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Y848 RRD

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 RRD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,290 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Outer side wall damaged but not exposing cords * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 75,985 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 69,997 miles

exhaust blow

Fail 21 Jun 2021 69,997 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

brake warning light on

exhaust blow

Pass 15 Jul 2020 64,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 64,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 59,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +both front tyres worn on inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 56,359 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 53,952 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 47,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 43,701 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 41,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 39,166 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 39,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 May 2009 36,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,100 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,043 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,090 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 23,197 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in tyre

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 RRD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RRD, 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 RRD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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