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Y656 RVV

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,270 mi
Last recorded152,270 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 RVV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 152,270 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 146,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 146,182 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 146,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 143,538 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge .......

Fail 7 Sep 2015 143,538 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge .......

Pass 4 Nov 2013 141,623 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,054 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 127,242 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 127,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 116,863 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,840 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 101,756 miles

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL BEEN CURBED ON CANVIS SHOWING

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 76,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 71,511 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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Y656 RVV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y656 RVV, 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 Y656 RVV registered?

Y656 RVV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y656 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y656 RVV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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