MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,872 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front lower balljoint rubber boots deteriorated.
Both front lower suspension arms corroded.
Both headlamps deteriorated but not affecting aim or output.
Both rear shock absorbers corroded.
Engine management light on.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces.
Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.
Nearside rear coil spring corroded.
Offside rear outer brake pipe corroded.
Signs of coolant seepage from radiator corners and water pump.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both front lower balljoint rubber boots deteriorated.
Both front lower suspension arms corroded.
Both headlamps deteriorated but not affecting aim or output.
Both rear shock absorbers corroded.
Engine management light on.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs pitted and corroded on inner faces.
Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.
Nearside rear coil spring corroded.
Offside rear outer brake pipe corroded.
Signs of coolant seepage from radiator corners and water pump.
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
front brake discs corroding on inner surface
n/s/f tyre has light cuts on outer sidewall
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
engine management light on
o/s/r and both front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating
radiator damp at lower seam
starter motor noisey
ns washer pointing upwards
nsr wall starting to crack on sidewall
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ns washer pointing upwards
nsr wall starting to crack on sidewall
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres perished
rear seat not fitted to car, rear seat belts not tested
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
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Y581 RES is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RES, 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 RES is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2001.
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