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Y605 GVW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,886 mi
Last recorded168,886 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY605 GVW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 168,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 164,133 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 160,279 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 160,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 156,134 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

The rear brakes are imbalanced

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 147,347 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

The n/s/r tyre is worn out of shape to the legal limit

The o/s top headlamp mount is broken

The o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

Windscreen scratched

Fail 1 Sep 2017 147,345 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine light on

Front brake discs very deteriorated

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

The n/s/r tyre is worn out of shape to the legal limit

The o/s top headlamp mount is broken

The o/s/r tyre is worn to 3mm

Windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Sep 2016 137,560 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,755 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

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

Service due

Fail 10 Aug 2015 133,743 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper smearing

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

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

Service due

Pass 11 Aug 2014 120,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,403 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 108,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,468 miles

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

em light on dash

nearside front brake pad wear sensor disconnected

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,043 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,403 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 64,378 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,358 miles

offside front suspension strutlower position bracket not located.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,113 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 44,113 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,931 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GVW, 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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Y605 GVW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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