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Y62 PGS

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,181 mi
Last recorded185,181 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY62 PGS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 185,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 185,181 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 164,352 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 148,237 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 134,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 134,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 123,653 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle are covered by under body sheild could not be tested pass/advise

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 123,653 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle are covered by under body sheild could not be tested pass/advise

Pass 29 Sep 2013 11,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 95,678 miles

Electric power steering system indicate fault pass/advise

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,279 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 55,723 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 42,441 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,047 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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Y62 PGS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y62 PGS, 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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Y62 PGS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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