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Y863 ARP

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,522 mi
Last recorded156,522 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY863 ARP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 156,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 153,495 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 151,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 149,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 144,087 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 137,065 miles

slight bind from OSR wheel

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

slight damage to NSF tyre inner side wall

slight damage to OSR tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jul 2010 127,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 127,366 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 111,340 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 90,127 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 81,071 miles

surface rust on disc`s vehicle been standing

Fail 5 Jun 2007 81,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

surface rust on disc`s vehicle been standing

Pass 18 May 2006 69,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 69,512 miles

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

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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Y863 ARP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y863 ARP, 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 Y863 ARP registered?

Y863 ARP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y863 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y863 ARP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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