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Y79 CEY

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,996 mi
Last recorded133,996 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 CEY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 133,996 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 125,756 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount bearing partially seized/stiff

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 125,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Upper top suspension mount bearing partially seized/stiff

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 122,652 miles

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

n/s/f top strut starting to seize

n/s/f tyre has wear on shoulders

o/s/f tyre is worn on shoulders

Fail 5 Feb 2015 122,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f top strut starting to seize

n/s/f tyre has wear on shoulders

o/s/f tyre is worn on shoulders

Pass 8 Feb 2014 118,575 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

oil light on dash

Fail 25 Jan 2014 118,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust corroaded front to back

engine management light on dash

oil light on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,779 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 106,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 92,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,085 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,359 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,944 miles

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

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

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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Y79 CEY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black 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 Y79 CEY, 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 Y79 CEY registered?

Y79 CEY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y79 CEY safe to buy?

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