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Y79 JUA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,757 mi
Last recorded133,757 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 JUA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 133,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 133,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,940 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 118,569 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 118,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective hid fitted + no cleaning device (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective hid fitted + no cleaning device (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 109,260 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 109,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 91,550 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 80,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no has cracks

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 7 May 2014 80,127 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has been run flat

Fail 26 Apr 2014 80,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bottom end of dipstick missing

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti-roll bar link top boot splitting

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside front tyre bald on edges

wiper smearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,591 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,998 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,897 miles

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

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

restricted view of underbody

Pass 1 May 2009 61,097 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 61,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 56,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 43,125 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 JUA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JUA, 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 JUA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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