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Y585 AEN

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,141 mi
Last recorded151,141 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY585 AEN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 151,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 151,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 150,919 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres were flat and have had to be inflated for the test

fuel cap don't open of button but dose inside boot

intercooler has split

major engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,517 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 132,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 117,432 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,432 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 111,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,250 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,497 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,272 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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Y585 AEN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y585 AEN, 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 Y585 AEN registered?

Y585 AEN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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