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Y688 GKV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 GKV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 117,679 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 117,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 105,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 105,904 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 101,371 miles

Engine man light on

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

Fail 22 May 2014 101,352 miles

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

Engine man light on

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,218 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 94,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,355 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 90,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 82,499 miles

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

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

The nearside rear brake effort could be better.

Pass 26 May 2010 68,139 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 68,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

frontbonnet removed

under trays

Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,224 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 18,543 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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Y688 GKV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y688 GKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y688 GKV registered?

Y688 GKV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y688 GKV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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