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Y83 OFM

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

187,703 mi
Last recorded187,703 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY83 OFM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 187,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 187,702 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 187,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 185,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 185,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 174,922 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 174,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail upper support bearing making spring hop (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 165,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 165,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road scratch (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 143,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 143,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,039 miles

front pads getting worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 134,039 miles

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

front pads getting worn

Pass 21 May 2015 123,339 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,280 miles

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

power steering pipes getting corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 113,274 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

power steering pipes getting corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 102,059 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 102,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 92,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,695 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,562 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2008 70,562 miles

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

nearside front & offside front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2007 62,175 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 48,347 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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Y83 OFM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y83 OFM, 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 Y83 OFM registered?

Y83 OFM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 July 2001.

Is Y83 OFM safe to buy?

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