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Y665 GNY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,599 mi
Last recorded199,599 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY665 GNY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 199,599 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all four shock absorbers outer casing corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Sep 2020 199,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front lower wishbone arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

both front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 197,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 197,088 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 194,258 miles

n/s frt brake flexie crcaking

rust to frt discs and suspension componants

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 194,252 miles

centre brake light inop

front discs worn

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 194,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60r15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

centre brake light inop

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 193,202 miles

front brake judder

nearside fornt flexi brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 193,200 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake judder

nearside fornt flexi brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 184,580 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 173,782 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 162,251 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2011 152,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 143,588 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wing mirror tied up

Fail 20 May 2010 143,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s wing mirror tied up

Pass 29 May 2009 135,199 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 135,192 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 126,604 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 126,602 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2007 111,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 111,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 92,878 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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Y665 GNY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y665 GNY, 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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Y665 GNY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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