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2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

133,459 mi
Last recorded133,459 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 BWN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 133,449 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Heatshield loose.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 129,980 miles

Large amount of handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Wipers slow.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 129,980 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Large amount of handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Wipers slow.

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,832 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 126,832 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 124,884 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 124,840 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,688 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 123,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 118,979 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,221 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 103,221 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,261 miles

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,384 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,088 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,693 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 79,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,365 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 77,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 69,508 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 69,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,326 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,526 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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Y866 BWN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 Y866 BWN, 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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Y866 BWN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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