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Y575 OCT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY575 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 119,062 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 118,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,276 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 108,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under tray loose

Pass 22 Apr 2017 98,942 miles

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

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall

offside aftermarker angel eye inop

Fail 13 Apr 2017 98,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres splitting on inner sidewall

offside aftermarker angel eye inop

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,234 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 95,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,849 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,513 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,577 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 72,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,038 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 69,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,434 miles

nearside tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside tyre scrubbed off on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,695 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 54,643 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 54,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,653 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 49,504 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 43,567 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 43,567 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y575 OCT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y575 OCT, 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 Y575 OCT registered?

Y575 OCT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 April 2001.

Is Y575 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y575 OCT shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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