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Y768 JGR

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY768 JGR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 121,891 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 121,835 miles

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

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

Adjusted o/s headlamp aim @ time of test.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 114,536 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 114,533 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 114,157 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

handbrake travel excessive before applied

nearside rear spring locator perished

nearside rear tyre small splits inside sidewall

offside rear tyre small splits inside sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 110,569 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 110,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,222 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 108,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet release catch sticking (Greased)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,928 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 95,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 85,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,308 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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Y768 JGR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y768 JGR, 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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Y768 JGR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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