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Y563 RFM

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY563 RFM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,001 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 139,951 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake Hose Bracket Broken

Rear Shock Absorber Corroded Both Sides

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

EML Doesnt illuminate

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2021 125,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking Bottom of filter is damp with fuel and filter is corroded suspect filter is leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Cannot spin on ramp and is pulling 60kgf on RBT (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

EML Doesnt illuminate

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Brake flexi hose is rubbing off a pipe, the hose isnt in its designated holder (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi hose and brake pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 118,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses behind fuel filter (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 101,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES AT WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 101,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES AT WHEEL CYLINDERS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 83,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 83,633 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,907 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 74,381 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,734 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 56,972 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 49,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 42,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 42,701 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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Y563 RFM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y563 RFM, 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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Y563 RFM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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