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Y79 EUD

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,273 mi
Last recorded122,273 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,273 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,344 miles

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

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

off side front driver door slight damaged from out side

Fail 29 Jul 2013 108,560 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 108,560 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 103,405 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear brake starting to bind rear brakes requires attention

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,202 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 88,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 73,402 miles

slight smear from the front blade

Fail 18 Aug 2008 73,402 miles

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

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

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

slight smear from the front blade

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,164 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,774 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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Y79 EUD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 Y79 EUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y79 EUD registered?

Y79 EUD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y79 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 EUD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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