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Y559 VGJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,527 mi
Last recorded95,527 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY559 VGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,694 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 86,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dipstick end broken off

epc light on

Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

dipstick end broken off

epc light on

Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,523 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2013 77,523 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,568 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,487 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,720 miles

brake fluid around abs unit pipes. not leaking poss from bleeding.pipes look like been undone.

brake fluid around o/s/r hub.(new cyl fitted poss residue from bleeding)

brake fluid on bottom of engine undertray

Fail 22 Jul 2010 59,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid around abs unit pipes. not leaking poss from bleeding.pipes look like been undone.

brake fluid around o/s/r hub.(new cyl fitted poss residue from bleeding)

brake fluid on bottom of engine undertray

travel in handbrake

Pass 17 Mar 2009 147,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 147,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 127,689 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 112,532 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 112,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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Y559 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2001 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 90,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y559 VGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y559 VGJ registered?

Y559 VGJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y559 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y559 VGJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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