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Y604 HEP

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,800 mi
Last recorded159,800 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY604 HEP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 159,800 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 155,580 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 155,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 149,117 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner shoulders

Pass 15 Sep 2018 139,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2018 134,914 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner side wall. (4.1.D.1a)

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

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads. (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

handbrake lever stiff in operation.

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,885 miles

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

slight play in the rack

Pass 27 Nov 2015 122,703 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 122,703 miles

Fuel system component leaking around filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 114,500 miles

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

front screen scratch

Fail 18 Nov 2014 114,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen scratch

Pass 15 Feb 2014 113,472 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 113,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2012 106,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 99,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,492 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2009 77,258 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 24 Apr 2009 77,257 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2008 87,829 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,227 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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Y604 HEP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y604 HEP, 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 Y604 HEP registered?

Y604 HEP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y604 HEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y604 HEP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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