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Y769 VEU

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,904 mi
Last recorded131,904 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY769 VEU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 131,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 131,890 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 131,546 miles

Emissions not tested broken front exhaust pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 120,204 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 May 2018 120,204 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

vin number by screen wrong but main one on body ok

Fail 9 Jun 2017 109,012 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

vin number by screen wrong but main one on body ok

Pass 7 Jun 2016 102,303 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 102,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,645 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 90,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 87,638 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,686 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 75,714 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 75,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,556 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 54,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 45,526 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 45,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,893 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 38,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y769 VEU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y769 VEU, 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 Y769 VEU registered?

Y769 VEU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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