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Y574 HPL

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,295 mi
Last recorded164,295 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY574 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 164,295 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine warning light on

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Fail 10 Feb 2017 164,285 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine warning light on

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Fail 28 Aug 2015 164,278 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 164,264 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2013 162,984 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 158,069 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 152,078 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 149,063 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 149,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 149,003 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 120,909 miles

All indicators losing colour

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear shock absorber limited damping effect

Rear shock absorbers damp

Fail 3 Jun 2009 120,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All indicators losing colour

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear shock absorber limited damping effect

Rear shock absorbers damp

Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,281 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 102,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light is on

general vehicle damage

Pass 1 Jun 2007 82,730 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 82,730 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 64,769 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 25 May 2006 64,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake fluid level low

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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Y574 HPL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y574 HPL, 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 Y574 HPL registered?

Y574 HPL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y574 HPL safe to buy?

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