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Y779 AEB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,470 mi
Last recorded92,470 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 AEB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 92,470 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 86,480 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,438 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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front indicator discolouring

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror damaged secured by tape

offside headlamp rear cover adrift insecure nearside cover missing

oil leak

under cover missing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 77,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front indicator discolouring

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror damaged secured by tape

offside headlamp rear cover adrift insecure nearside cover missing

oil leak

under cover missing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,545 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Engine management warning light stays on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Engine management warning light stays on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror insecure

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light stays on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Water in nearside headlamp unit

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,648 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,207 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,795 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 52,121 miles

slight cracking on n/s/r sidewall

Fail 3 Nov 2008 52,121 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cracking on n/s/r sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2008 47,741 miles

n/s/f inner tyre wall split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,352 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)

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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Y779 AEB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y779 AEB, 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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Y779 AEB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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