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Y762 CUB

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY762 CUB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 131,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 131,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,629 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 125,621 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 116,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

water light on

Fail 15 Jul 2013 111,155 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine manage light on

footbrake travel

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

warning triangle on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,602 miles

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

advise rear no plate

advise wipers deteriated

front no plate deteriated

Fail 18 Aug 2012 105,602 miles

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

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

advise rear no plate

advise wipers deteriated

front no plate deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,609 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 83,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 77,296 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 77,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,139 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,041 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 66,041 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 61,524 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,243 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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Y762 CUB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y762 CUB, 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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Y762 CUB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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