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Y688 NLL

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,175 mi
Last recorded135,175 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,175 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 123,757 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2014 117,315 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 112,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough - offside front brake warning wires broken

Fail 29 May 2013 112,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough - offside front brake warning wires broken

Pass 30 May 2012 102,974 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 89,419 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 89,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,837 miles

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

epc warning lamp illuminated.

front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the screen.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

undershields fitted.

Fail 29 May 2010 81,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

epc warning lamp illuminated.

front wiper blade rubber split and smearing the screen.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

undershields fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,123 miles

engine management light on

offside front antiroll bar mount deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2008 65,343 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2007 53,462 miles

number plates starting to fade

Pass 3 May 2006 41,966 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 NLL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 Y688 NLL, 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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Y688 NLL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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