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Y568 FTA

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,470 mi
Last recorded242,470 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY568 FTA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 242,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

auxillery belt off

Pass 18 Feb 2022 241,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 239,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 228,761 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 228,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

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

Fail 15 May 2019 228,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside condensation in headlamp

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

Pass 30 May 2018 227,128 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 221,927 miles

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

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

oil leaks engine area

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 20 Apr 2017 221,863 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks engine area

slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Apr 2016 210,664 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 210,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 198,477 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 195,057 miles

both front tyres below limit very inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 185,258 miles

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

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

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

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 14 Sep 2012 175,054 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 161,236 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 148,788 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 148,758 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 134,175 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 117,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight fluctuation to front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2007 99,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 99,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,792 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 78,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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Y568 FTA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y568 FTA, 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 Y568 FTA registered?

Y568 FTA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 July 2001.

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