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Y581 RES

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,872 mi
Last recorded73,872 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 RES
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,872 miles

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.

Fail 14 Oct 2017 73,872 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,423 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,390 miles

ns washer pointing upwards

nsr wall starting to crack on sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,390 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,957 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 64,953 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,186 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 64,186 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,115 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 58,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,140 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 48,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 41,442 miles

both rear tyres perished

rear seat not fitted to car, rear seat belts not tested

Pass 18 Jun 2005 35,671 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 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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