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Y656 FEP

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,721 mi
Last recorded126,721 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 126,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test unable to test rear seats/belts,

Fail 28 May 2014 126,721 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no rear seats fitted at time of test unable to test rear seats/belts,

Pass 30 May 2013 116,995 miles

light scratching to windscreen from wiper arm. recomend further attention

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 28 May 2013 116,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

n/s/r brake tight

o/s/f tyre edge wear

Fail 30 Mar 2012 105,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,308 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,086 miles

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

both front brake discs badly worn & corroded

nearside front inboard brake pad appears to be low

rear seat belt inspection not done no rear seats

wiper arm touches screen

Fail 19 Oct 2010 93,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front brake discs badly worn & corroded

nearside front inboard brake pad appears to be low

rear seat belt inspection not done no rear seats

wiper arm touches screen

Pass 29 Oct 2009 86,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2008 81,640 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,583 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,615 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 66,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 57,686 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

offside rear light cluster cracked

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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Y656 FEP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y656 FEP, 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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Y656 FEP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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