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2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,420 mi
Last recorded208,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 MEN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 208,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 190,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 174,734 miles

driveshaft oil seals leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2018 174,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 2 Jan 2018 168,422 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 162,124 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 151,389 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 151,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 141,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 141,122 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,831 miles

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Offside drive shaft heat shield loose

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2014 134,831 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Offside drive shaft heat shield loose

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 128,059 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Nearside stop light dim

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

Oil leaking

Outer sill covers fitted

Washers poor

Pass 14 Feb 2012 120,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Feb 2012 120,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,700 miles

Childs seat fitted to nearside rear

Front discs slightly worn and pitted

Front tyres slightly worn

Rear indicators slightly white

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,651 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 78,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,642 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)

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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Y728 MEN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y728 MEN, 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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Y728 MEN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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