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Y79 FNH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,843 mi
Last recorded161,843 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 FNH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 161,843 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 145,718 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml light on

Fail 10 Feb 2018 145,718 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Feb 2017 142,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 135,784 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

e.p.c and engine management light on dash

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 135,783 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed brake sensor wire (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

e.p.c and engine management light on dash

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 128,371 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 128,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 121,729 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 116,086 miles

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

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

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 16 Jan 2012 111,430 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 110,908 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2011 101,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers over bottom of engine

Fail 10 Jan 2011 101,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers over bottom of engine

Pass 6 Oct 2009 91,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2009 91,807 miles

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,498 miles

BRAKE DASH LIGHT STAYS ON/ENGINE MANGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 FNH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FNH, 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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Y79 FNH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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