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Y605 GAX

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,660 mi
Last recorded188,660 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 GAX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 188,660 miles

Brake pad warning light on (wire broken)

Coolant level low (leak from water pump)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs lipped/worn/corroded

Front brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber dump stops broken (deteriorated)

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 26 Aug 2016 188,660 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad warning light on (wire broken)

Coolant level low (leak from water pump)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs lipped/worn/corroded

Front brake flexy hoses deteriorating

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front bushes slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear shock absorber dump stops broken (deteriorated)

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 29 Aug 2015 182,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable frayed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 182,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable frayed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm aprox (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 172,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 162,458 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2013 162,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 148,458 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 124,492 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 124,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 106,991 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 106,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 90,417 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 90,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,341 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 52,785 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,565 miles

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

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

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

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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Y605 GAX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y605 GAX, 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 Y605 GAX registered?

Y605 GAX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y605 GAX safe to buy?

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