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Y561 GCY

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,713 mi
Last recorded133,713 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 GCY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 133,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 133,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 123,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 115,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 111,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join/s towards the front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre, inner sidewall has a chunk missing out of it but no cords showing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre, heavily cracked and perished.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlights slightly cloudy.

engine idle lumpy?

slight smear from wiper blade also slight scratch to screen.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 111,539 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from join/s towards the front (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre, inner sidewall has a chunk missing out of it but no cords showing.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre, heavily cracked and perished.

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlights slightly cloudy.

engine idle lumpy?

slight smear from wiper blade also slight scratch to screen.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 105,319 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 105,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 96,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,260 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,260 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,018 miles

Dipstick end is missing.

Front wiper is deteriorating.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 85,018 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Dipstick end is missing.

Front wiper is deteriorating.

N/s rear footbrake works a bit slower than o/s.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 80,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front discs corroded & worn

engine check light on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 77,163 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre pressure looks low

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,059 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,009 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,872 miles

the advisory items from original test number 693268157043 still apply

Fail 23 Feb 2007 58,722 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYREWALL IS SHOWING SOME SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 4 Mar 2006 50,350 miles

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

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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Y561 GCY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 Y561 GCY, 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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Y561 GCY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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