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Y86 GKV

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,048 mi
Last recorded100,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 GKV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 100,048 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,472 miles

engine undertray fitted some items not seen also insecure

offside and nearside front floor panels and outer sills badly damaged

oil leak lower part of engine

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2017 98,472 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine undertray fitted some items not seen also insecure

offside and nearside front floor panels and outer sills badly damaged

oil leak lower part of engine

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Feb 2016 92,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,989 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engin light on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,099 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 86,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,098 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 84,098 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 77,635 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 67,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 67,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,831 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,831 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,470 miles

front pads worn

front tyres close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit and wearing uneven

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 26,213 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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Y86 GKV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y86 GKV, 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 Y86 GKV registered?

Y86 GKV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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