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Y742 BWP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY742 BWP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 140,197 miles

Foot brakes just met the brakes limit

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 140,197 miles

Foot brakes just met the brakes limit

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear All suspension parts corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 129,439 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2016 129,439 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 (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2015 122,397 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)

offside front inner wing cover rubbing on full lock

Fail 11 May 2015 122,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

offside front inner wing cover rubbing on full lock

Pass 10 Jun 2014 116,095 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 109,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 102,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 94,664 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 87,922 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,028 miles

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

greese leaking from o/s/f c/v gaiter

slight play n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,028 miles

greese leaking from o/s/f c/v gaiter

slight play n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,669 miles

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

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

n/s/rear/coil/sring/rubber/mounting/worn/lower

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,856 miles

n/s/rear/coil/spring/rubber/mounting/worn

Pass 3 Jul 2006 44,036 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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Y742 BWP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 Y742 BWP, 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 Y742 BWP registered?

Y742 BWP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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