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Y796 UOS

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 UOS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,203 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 107,202 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,652 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,286 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 71,286 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre soft

nearside rear shocker cover loose

Pass 2 May 2014 64,832 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 58,141 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 51,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,555 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 43,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 39,298 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 39,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2008 35,047 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,773 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,773 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 24,551 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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Y796 UOS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y796 UOS, 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 Y796 UOS registered?

Y796 UOS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is Y796 UOS safe to buy?

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