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Y727 ARW

2001 Audi A2

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,949 mi
Last recorded141,949 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 ARW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 141,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 137,257 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 137,257 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 130,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 130,905 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,334 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 115,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,212 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 109,824 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 102,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,442 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,329 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006

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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Y727 ARW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y727 ARW, 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 Y727 ARW registered?

Y727 ARW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 August 2001.

Is Y727 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y727 ARW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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