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Y869 DCV

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,972 mi
Last recorded148,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY869 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 148,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 133,308 miles

Front very light scratching to windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear small crack in light lense no light issues

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joints covers are cracking perishing , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 133,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front very light scratching to windscreen

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear small crack in light lense no light issues

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joints covers are cracking perishing , both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,780 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 119,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 114,455 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F & O/S/F showing white (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorber covers loose

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,046 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,945 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,870 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 74,815 miles

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

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

rear tyre side walls perrished

unable to fully check underbody due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Jan 2009 69,620 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 67,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,422 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 67,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 58,397 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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Y869 DCV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y869 DCV, 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 Y869 DCV registered?

Y869 DCV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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