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Y704 RBU

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,438 mi
Last recorded109,438 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY704 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 109,438 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 109,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

handbrake binding

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 100,190 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Slight binding rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/rear brake binding

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 92,375 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear brake binding

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2007 85,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled

Fail 1 Oct 2007 85,081 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 72,774 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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Y704 RBU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y704 RBU, 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 Y704 RBU registered?

Y704 RBU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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