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Y581 RCT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,606 mi
Last recorded130,606 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 RCT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 126,674 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front indicators discolouring

front number plate damaged

oil leak

rear flexi brake hoses- exhaust and front brake discs corroding

rear tyres cracking

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in ns tre and ns/os rack

Pass 11 Aug 2018 124,110 miles

boot area full

both rear tyres cracking on main tread

child seat fitted in nsr

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

nsf tyre close to legal limit and outer sidewall damage

oil leak

under and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 124,108 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play ns and os front- can be aadjusted (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

boot area full

both rear tyres cracking on main tread

child seat fitted in nsr

exhaust corroding

front number plate damaged

nsf tyre close to legal limit and outer sidewall damage

oil leak

under and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 122,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak on engine

under side and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 122,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wear on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak on engine

under side and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 109,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

several undertray fixings missing

strong advisory possible clutch release bearing noisey

Fail 10 Aug 2016 109,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front brake disc corrodeing on inner surface

several undertray fixings missing

strong advisory possible clutch release bearing noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2015 98,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,860 miles

engine man. light on

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,285 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,320 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 82,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 76,684 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,020 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,061 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 62,061 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,052 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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Y581 RCT 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 Y581 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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Y581 RCT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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