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Y741 FGR

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,977 mi
Last recorded130,977 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 FGR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 130,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake lever travel near maximum upper limit

Pass 16 Mar 2021 128,690 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 121,863 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle wet on underside

Pass 21 Feb 2018 118,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,049 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 116,049 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 111,396 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp aims on lower limits

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs are quite rusty

child seat fitted too the n/s/f seat unable too test seat belt

Fail 5 May 2016 111,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp aims on lower limits

both rear shock absorbers and coil springs are quite rusty

child seat fitted too the n/s/f seat unable too test seat belt

Pass 11 May 2015 104,883 miles

both front brake discs are quite rusty

both front too rear brake are quite rusty

both rear springs and shocks are quite rusty

n/s outer cv boot is leaking grease

pas pipes are quite rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 99,941 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 99,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

fuel line retainers are quite rusty and some are missing

handbrake travel is quite high

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,072 miles

Oil leak

child seat fitted n/s/f

front wheel arch liners insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 88,498 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 88,498 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,021 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 82,016 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,571 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 66,107 miles

Nearside 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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Y741 FGR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y741 FGR, 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 Y741 FGR registered?

Y741 FGR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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