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Y848 MBT

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,646 mi
Last recorded142,646 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 142,646 miles

Dash showing a brake warning light

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 142,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Dash showing a brake warning light

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 131,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 131,440 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,702 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 114,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,802 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,802 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2010 836,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

n/s/f brake pads sensor wire is broken therefore displaying pad warning

Pass 14 May 2009 76,815 miles

brake pad sensor wire broken

front number plate cracked

nearside front trye worn close to legal limit

rear number plate black mark

Fail 14 May 2009 76,815 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

brake pad sensor wire broken

front number plate cracked

nearside front trye worn close to legal limit

rear number plate black mark

Pass 29 May 2008 70,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 70,660 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 May 2007 64,107 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,889 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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Y848 MBT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y848 MBT, 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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Y848 MBT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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