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Y741 MGW

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,659 mi
Last recorded81,659 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY741 MGW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 81,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 81,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 75,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

enginr management light on dash

Pass 17 May 2012 70,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

engine managerment light on dash

front wiper blade smearing screen slighty

Pass 20 Jun 2011 65,798 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall worn, no cord or ply exposed.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall worn, no cord or ply exposed.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,420 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 4 Jun 2010 60,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 May 2009 53,086 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 48,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,501 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,025 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 34,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 MGW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 Y741 MGW, 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 MGW registered?

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

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