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Y831 KNC

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,288 mi
Last recorded128,288 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 KNC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,288 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 128,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2015 122,847 miles

EML light on

O/S/R coil spring corroded

O/S/R tyre low

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 114,770 miles

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 105,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 17 Oct 2012 96,611 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 96,611 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 89,312 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2011 89,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2010 77,783 miles

rear reg plate poor

wiper and washers poor

Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,776 miles

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

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

rear reg plate poor

wiper and washers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,701 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyre's low on prshure

washers poor

wiper poor

Fail 12 Sep 2008 52,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,570 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 37,564 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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Y831 KNC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y831 KNC, 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 Y831 KNC registered?

Y831 KNC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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