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Y779 LNU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,388 mi
Last recorded127,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 127,388 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 127,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,088 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 123,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,663 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 120,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 116,168 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 111,787 miles

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

wiper linkage worn/light scratches to windscreen.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,785 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

wiper linkage worn/light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,167 miles

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

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

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 94,073 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,590 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 83,343 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,343 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 78,552 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 78,552 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm tread depth

offside front tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 73,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 66,998 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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Y779 LNU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y779 LNU, 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 LNU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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