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Y687 AAB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,677 mi
Last recorded134,677 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 AAB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 134,677 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Catalyst rattling , appearing to be breaking up internally

Front electric windows inoperative

Front electric windows inoperative

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Slight damage to outer sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front abs sensor wire worn through

Off side steering rack boot damp

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear hand brake cable clips broken, cables still adequately supported

Rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting, not quite exposing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Crack to near side of windscreen (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,697 miles

Catalyst appears to be breaking up internally

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear handbrake cable locating clip broken, but cable not insecure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front ABS sensor wire wearing through

Rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to split, not exposing cords

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2016 130,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)

Catalyst appears to be breaking up internally

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear handbrake cable locating clip broken, but cable not insecure

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front ABS sensor wire wearing through

Rear tyre inner sidewalls starting to split, not exposing cords

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,492 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 104,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 102,033 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 102,033 miles

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

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 93,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 89,769 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres distorted

Pass 27 Feb 2010 83,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 73,138 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,888 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,561 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y687 AAB 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 66.7%.

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 Y687 AAB, 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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Y687 AAB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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