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Y802 NLW

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

179,207 mi
Last recorded179,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY802 NLW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 179,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 179,207 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 174,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 171,303 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 171,297 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 142,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 138,031 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 138,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 133,999 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 133,958 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 130,067 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 130,067 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 120,712 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 120,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 108,732 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,732 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,020 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 92,006 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,922 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 52,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 51,485 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cracks developing to tyre wall/tread

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

damage to n/s/r door /latching correctly

Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,175 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 49,175 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 44,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 44,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y802 NLW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 Y802 NLW, 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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Y802 NLW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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