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Y868 RKW

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,561 mi
Last recorded158,561 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 RKW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 158,561 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 157,808 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 141,778 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 119,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Nov 2011 119,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,161 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 74,645 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 68,652 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Apr 2006 59,415 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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Y868 RKW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 Y868 RKW, 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 Y868 RKW registered?

Y868 RKW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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