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Y79 TGC

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,719 mi
Last recorded68,719 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 TGC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,719 miles

Front pads low.but ok.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and low in places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front pads low.but ok.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and low in places. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,227 miles

Engine management light was on have cleared codes

Fail 18 Aug 2018 64,227 miles

Engine management light was on have cleared codes

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 59,513 miles

Engine light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,818 miles

both front tyres worn. advise replacing asap

Pass 5 Aug 2015 52,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 49,912 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 41,503 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,750 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,984 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 23 Feb 2006 27,850 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 TGC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TGC, 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 TGC registered?

Y79 TGC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y79 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y79 TGC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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