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Y839 KNC

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,347 mi
Last recorded129,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 KNC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,347 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak ()

both nearside tyres worn heavily on edges

both nearside tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,078 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre low with excess age cracks

Pass 26 May 2015 119,026 miles
Pass 11 May 2014 115,783 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2014 115,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 113,375 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 26 May 2013 113,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine warning light on

Pass 16 May 2012 107,982 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 107,982 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 99,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 99,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2010 96,835 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 96,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 92,088 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 92,088 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 85,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2008 85,233 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2007 75,700 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 65,156 miles

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

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

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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Y839 KNC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y839 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 Y839 KNC registered?

Y839 KNC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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