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Y678 ARW

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,081 mi
Last recorded130,081 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 ARW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,081 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 130,074 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 129,610 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre has a deep cut in the outer sidewall and deeps cuts.

Advise both front brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 128,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 127,449 miles

Horn sounds weak

OSR tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2012 127,437 miles

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

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

Horn sounds weak

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

OSR tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 126,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 126,301 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 124,721 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 124,721 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 104,037 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 72,940 miles

ns rear tyre side damage

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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Y678 ARW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y678 ARW, 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 Y678 ARW registered?

Y678 ARW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y678 ARW safe to buy?

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