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Y712 RBU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,928 mi
Last recorded154,928 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,928 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 22 Dec 2020 153,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,127 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 151,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2018 145,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake flexi bracket loose

nearside front inner wheel arch trim loose

offside and nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 May 2018 144,857 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front brake flexi bracket loose

nearside front inner wheel arch trim loose

offside and nearside rear tyre outer wall cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2017 142,436 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

nearside front inner wing liner damaged

windscreen has crack at the bottom but not seriously effecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jun 2017 142,436 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

EPC light on

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

nearside front inner wing liner damaged

windscreen has crack at the bottom but not seriously effecting drivers view

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,571 miles

nearside front inner wing liner damaged

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 122,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front inner wing liner damaged

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 117,364 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 116,264 miles

front brake disc worn

Fail 22 Aug 2013 116,264 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc worn

Pass 28 May 2012 114,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 105,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 105,599 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,674 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 77,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 77,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 62,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,896 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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Y712 RBU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y712 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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Y712 RBU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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