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Y792 AET

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

177,903 mi
Last recorded177,903 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY792 AET
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 177,903 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 177,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lense requires cleaning/polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users excessive blue smoke during testing! (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive various leaks from several places! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system REAR MOUNTING is detached/deteriorated. requires welding

Pass 11 Jul 2018 169,520 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 169,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,122 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 163,088 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,728 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 147,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 147,616 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

both rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 136,684 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,583 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 14 Jun 2013 127,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 29 Aug 2012 121,142 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 121,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 104,451 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 104,443 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2009 93,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,425 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,026 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 67,978 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 60,485 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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Y792 AET is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y792 AET, 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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Y792 AET is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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