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Y733 NLL

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,121 mi
Last recorded137,121 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY733 NLL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 137,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,607 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 135,592 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,859 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 110,698 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2017 110,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake travel becoming excessive

nearside front lower fog-light inoperative

nearside rear tyre badly scuffed on outer sidewall,going out of shape on inner edge,perishing and cracking up

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,668 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front brake pad wire broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 99,916 miles

Both rear tyre's are starting to crack

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper has damage to nearside

Offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 99,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyre's are starting to crack

Centre caps fitted - Retainers not checked

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper has damage to nearside

Offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 122,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

minimum reserve travel from parking brake lever

nearside and offside rear shock absorber upper covers insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2013 112,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2012 100,448 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 100,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r/tyre braking up inner

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,185 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,149 miles

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

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

n/s rear seat is missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 81,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,429 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,429 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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Y733 NLL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y733 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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What year was Y733 NLL registered?

Y733 NLL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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