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Y815 JSH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

149,303 mi
Last recorded149,303 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 JSH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 149,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 149,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 140,589 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 140,575 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 137,243 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE ..

SCREEN MARKED...

Fail 27 Mar 2018 137,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTIONS (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear TYRE ..

SCREEN MARKED...

Pass 25 Mar 2017 132,760 miles

front discs corroded ..

Pass 2 Apr 2016 128,870 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 125,490 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 125,475 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 121,993 miles

slight blow on exhaust ............

Fail 22 Mar 2014 121,850 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight blow on exhaust ............

Pass 9 Apr 2013 118,766 miles

EPC light on

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 113,450 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 113,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,580 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 92,182 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 76,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 69,187 miles

front and rear number plates starting ro delaminate

Fail 12 Sep 2007 69,187 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 61,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate in poor condition

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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Y815 JSH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y815 JSH, 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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What year was Y815 JSH registered?

Y815 JSH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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