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Y668 PVS

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,543 mi
Last recorded82,543 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY668 PVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,543 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner steering rack has slight play

oil leak, oil on min

Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner steering rack has slight play

oil leak, oil on min

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,633 miles

both rear brake pipes surfaces corrosion

engine slight oil leaks

epc light on

front number plate cracked

near side front outer c v boot split very slightly

near side front tyre on 1,6mm

off side and near side front inner rack joint slight play

off side front tyre on 1,6mm and getting low inner edge

off side rear tyre has a srew in it

slight damage off side front inner wheel arch cover

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,689 miles

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front cv gaiter perishing/leaking grease

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Fail 31 Aug 2012 72,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

nearside front cv gaiter perishing/leaking grease

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cut

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

slight inner steering rack joint play both sides

Fail 4 May 2011 68,316 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 68,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,655 miles

slight inner steering rack play both sides

Fail 1 Mar 2010 63,585 miles

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

nearside front brake pads very low

slight inner steering rack play both sides

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,675 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 55,675 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,144 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 23 Nov 2007 48,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has 1.6mm tread bald on outer edges and cut/perishing

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread and side walls perishing

under bonnet items not checked due to bonnet not being removed for mot test

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,280 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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Y668 PVS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y668 PVS, 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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Y668 PVS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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