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Y81 KBN

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,219 mi
Last recorded129,219 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 KBN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,219 miles

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

Hand efficiency only just met the requirement

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,992 miles

Front brake disks in poor/corroded condition

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 120,992 miles

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

Front brake disks in poor/corroded condition

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,601 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 117,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Brake warning light on.

Difficulty getting emissions through.

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

Imbalance on front brakes..22%

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,066 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,860 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,860 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,860 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,780 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 86,762 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damaged not showing cords

Fail 1 Apr 2009 86,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

O/s/r tyre is on 3mm.

Cut in N/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear brake shoes not very efficient.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,455 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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Y81 KBN 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 70.6%.

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 Y81 KBN, 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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Y81 KBN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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