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Y656 UGF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,593 mi
Last recorded165,593 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY656 UGF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 165,593 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 165,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 156,966 miles

Center mirror glass deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 156,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Center mirror glass deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 135,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,176 miles

Offside front washer jet not working very well but nearside providing enough to clear screen

Pass 19 Oct 2013 101,423 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,934 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)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 94,932 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 6 Oct 2011 88,678 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 88,678 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 81,034 miles

offside front tyre on 2 1/2mm

Fail 2 Oct 2010 81,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside front tyre on 2 1/2mm

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 49,547 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,281 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 31,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,638 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 UGF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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