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Y857 MJA

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 MJA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,535 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 101,067 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,722 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,002 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 98,000 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 89,594 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 86,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub cap missing

Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hub cap missing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,763 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 62,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 58,539 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,838 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,094 miles

engine management light and esp light on.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 43,610 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 43,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 37,442 miles

both rear tyre tread cracked

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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Y857 MJA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y857 MJA, 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 Y857 MJA registered?

Y857 MJA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2001.

Is Y857 MJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y857 MJA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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