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Y689 GPN

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,290 mi
Last recorded171,290 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY689 GPN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 171,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. poor performance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 164,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted inside lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 164,541 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted inside lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 154,736 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 146,241 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 135,575 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 124,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front tyre perished(has been run under-inflated at some time,there is damage to both sidewalls just below shoulders)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,489 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 102,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 92,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 84,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,382 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,382 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 59,679 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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Y689 GPN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 Y689 GPN, 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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Y689 GPN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 May 2001.

Is Y689 GPN safe to buy?

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