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Y685 JVJ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,588 mi
Last recorded137,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 JVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 137,588 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 135,654 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 130,691 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,334 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 127,328 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,605 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 97,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 95,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 95,112 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 92,004 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 83,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 79,764 miles

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

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

front number plate slight deteriation

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2008 79,764 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate slight deteriation

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,932 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2006 75,132 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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Y685 JVJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y685 JVJ, 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 Y685 JVJ registered?

Y685 JVJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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