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Y721 DAB

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY721 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 169,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 169,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 161,717 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 161,716 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 157,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 157,172 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 17 Jun 2015 151,767 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 150,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 149,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 149,411 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 146,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 143,122 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 138,999 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Apr 2009 133,453 miles

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

o/s/r brake drum slightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2007 126,157 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2006 114,573 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 114,573 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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Y721 DAB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y721 DAB, 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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Y721 DAB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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