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Y749 UBJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,799 mi
Last recorded165,799 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 UBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 165,799 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 165,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 160,125 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

handbrake handle cover loose

items removed

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 160,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi-hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi-hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall 205/40/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

handbrake handle cover loose

items removed

oil leak

slight sidewall damage to offside rear tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 155,919 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 155,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 150,373 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

perishing of nearside rear tyre tread.

security of both rear shock absorber weather shields.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 150,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

perishing of nearside rear tyre tread.

security of both rear shock absorber weather shields.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 148,747 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 148,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 141,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 137,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 135,482 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 135,469 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 129,880 miles

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 116,987 miles

both number plates starting seporate

Fail 13 Jun 2008 116,987 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates starting seporate

Pass 27 Jun 2007 93,293 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 93,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 May 2006 69,566 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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Y749 UBJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y749 UBJ, 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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Y749 UBJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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