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Y579 GAX

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,330 mi
Last recorded154,330 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY579 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 154,330 miles

Central Front oil leak

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,214 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 148,209 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield lose

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 134,399 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,399 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,559 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,756 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

note tyres worn

Fail 20 Oct 2016 121,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

note tyres worn

Pass 2 Oct 2015 114,554 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,042 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres badly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,232 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 83,225 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 78,486 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 67,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 58,499 miles

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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Y579 GAX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y579 GAX, 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 Y579 GAX registered?

Y579 GAX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 May 2001.

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