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Y596 SDO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,300 mi
Last recorded105,300 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY596 SDO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in o/s/rear tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,689 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 99,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

E.M.L on tell tale

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 90,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

large screw pertruding form o/s/rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2011 76,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 76,555 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 69,060 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 62,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 54,195 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)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,236 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 SDO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SDO, 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

How do I check the history of Y596 SDO?

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What year was Y596 SDO registered?

Y596 SDO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y596 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y596 SDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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