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Y716 FVW

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,408 mi
Last recorded93,408 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,408 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s brake is not holding a steady reading

headlamps have deteorated

oil leak level is down

vacuum pipes are poor engine stalling (one replaced as lose)

Pass 8 Jan 2022 92,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut in the outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

The N/S/R brake is dragging.

The exhaust is corroded.

Wet test.

Pass 9 Jan 2021 91,552 miles

Nearside Front The N/S/F headlamp is contaminated with moisture.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,041 miles

oil leaks

r/n/s tyre is damaged at outer wall

f/n/d headlamp is full of water vapour

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is rusty

Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,038 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust is rusty

f/n/d headlamp is full of water vapour

oil leaks

r/n/s tyre is damaged at outer wall

Pass 12 Jan 2019 90,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover perished.

Oil filler seal, (Behind bonnet flap.) defective.

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

The N/S inner CV gaiter weeping.

Pass 9 Dec 2017 89,458 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 89,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 88,069 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,178 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 82,177 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 80,117 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 77,733 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 77,733 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 75,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 75,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 68,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

horn could better

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,888 miles

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

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

handbrake cable corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2009 61,840 miles

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

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

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

handbrake cable corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2008 55,184 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

off side rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge of tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,316 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 48,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 44,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,519 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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Y716 FVW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 Y716 FVW, 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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Y716 FVW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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