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Y821 NAL

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

159,850 mi
Last recorded159,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 NAL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 159,850 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 159,850 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 159,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 159,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 157,746 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 151,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 140,027 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 140,027 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 129,700 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 129,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 125,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 119,392 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 113,495 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 106,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 106,301 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 98,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,307 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 80,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,988 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,996 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,719 miles

fluid leak o/s/f underside of car

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2006 48,705 miles

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

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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Y821 NAL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y821 NAL, 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 Y821 NAL registered?

Y821 NAL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y821 NAL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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