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Y574 RCT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 113,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 113,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 104,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,361 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 97,358 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,128 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,453 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 77,453 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 71,851 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 71,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,838 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,927 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,243 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,491 miles

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

emmision light on

Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,236 miles

e/m light on

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

e/m light on

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,704 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 39,047 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 39,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,382 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 34,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,655 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,460 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006
Fail 21 Apr 2006 29,166 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RCT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RCT, 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 RCT registered?

Y574 RCT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is Y574 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y574 RCT shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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