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Y727 NLL

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,984 mi
Last recorded137,984 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY727 NLL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 137,984 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 137,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 134,655 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 134,655 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 128,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 128,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 116,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 109,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,553 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 98,402 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 98,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 88,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,471 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 NLL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y727 NLL, 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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Y727 NLL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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