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Y796 LJB

2001 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,791 mi
Last recorded110,791 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 LJB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,791 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 110,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,145 miles

wiper blade is worn, is leaving marks on the screen

Fail 4 Mar 2016 106,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

wiper blade is worn, is leaving marks on the screen

Pass 7 Mar 2015 100,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc very low

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 95,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 95,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 89,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 89,489 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2012 84,582 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

rear indicators slighty white

slight play in steering

wiper mark on screen

Fail 12 May 2012 84,560 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

rear indicators slighty white

slight play in steering

wiper mark on screen

Pass 5 May 2011 80,486 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 77,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 64,318 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 52,040 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y796 LJB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y796 LJB, 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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Y796 LJB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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