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Y596 MJH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 MJH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,698 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre was flat ()

both rear road springs rusty

engine oil leak

front brake discs inner surface poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp lens fading

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,803 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shocks slightly corroded

handbrake appears high

headlights slightly ghosted

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 106,542 miles

engine malfunction light on

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre poor condition

nearside rear brake bind (slight)

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside front tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2014 103,941 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre poor condition

nearside rear brake bind (slight)

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside front tyre poor condition

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,286 miles

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

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

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

front and rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 97,108 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 92,754 miles

offside front tyre has cut in wall not deep enough to fail

Fail 17 Nov 2011 92,754 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has cut in wall not deep enough to fail

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,342 miles

rear heat shield insecure

small tear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 8 Dec 2010 88,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear heat shield insecure

small tear in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,889 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine management indicator on

Fail 7 Dec 2009 80,889 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

engine management indicator on

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,918 miles

EML on.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 69,282 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 44,383 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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Y596 MJH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y596 MJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y596 MJH registered?

Y596 MJH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y596 MJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 MJH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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