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Y735 SDO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,131 mi
Last recorded146,131 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY735 SDO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 146,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 132,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 132,203 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,923 miles

Coolant Low

Fail 31 Aug 2017 129,923 miles

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

Coolant Low

Pass 3 Sep 2016 126,241 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2016 126,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2015 112,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both front track rod inner has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,574 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 109,574 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 10,257 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 94,952 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,432 miles

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

handbrake offside may soon require attention

Pass 19 Jun 2009 80,392 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 70,440 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 63,677 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and should be replaced

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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Y735 SDO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y735 SDO, 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 Y735 SDO registered?

Y735 SDO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y735 SDO safe to buy?

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