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Y766 JDV

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY766 JDV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 152,486 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 152,150 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 143,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 143,499 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 136,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 136,556 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 133,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 133,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 125,123 miles

Big oil leak

Bonnet release cover flap not shutting; latch siezed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lighting switch illumination partially inop. Fog 'tell tale' still ok.

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear heatshield broken and rattling

Some side-play on parking brake lever. Not enough to disengage pawl.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper smearing

Fail 24 Jan 2013 125,123 miles

Bonnet release cover flap not shutting; latch siezed.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lighting switch illumination partially inop. Fog 'tell tale' still ok.

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

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Rear heatshield broken and rattling

Some side-play on parking brake lever. Not enough to disengage pawl.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper smearing

Big oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,940 miles

rear bump stops perished

rear indicators starting to show white

Pass 3 Feb 2011 108,629 miles

both rear suspension bumpstops perished and split

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel nearly at its maximum

nearside front headlamp has one mounting bracket broken

Fail 3 Feb 2011 108,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension bumpstops perished and split

front brake discs worn

handbrake travel nearly at its maximum

nearside front headlamp has one mounting bracket broken

Pass 9 Feb 2010 95,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2010 95,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2009 88,329 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

handbrake lever feels poor

Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,524 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 73,524 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,536 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 57,196 miles

bit of play in rack

parts of exhaust starting to rust

sill covers fitted

slight undercutting to front discs

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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Y766 JDV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y766 JDV, 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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Y766 JDV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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