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Y872 NNB

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,772 mi
Last recorded207,772 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY872 NNB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 207,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Horn slightly rough

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 207,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Horn slightly rough

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 184,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake is slightly stiff- handbrake cables are corroded

Horn slightly rough

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear tyres are starting to go out of shape

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 177,604 miles

screen damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2018 177,495 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

screen damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2015 172,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2014 158,566 miles

exhaust blow at flexible downpipe

Pass 28 Jun 2013 147,180 miles

fuel filter corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 25 Jun 2013 147,179 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

fuel filter corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 26 Jun 2012 135,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 124,116 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,961 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 79,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,929 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,471 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inside suggest tracking check

slight blow from front pipe flexy

Pass 11 Oct 2006 58,777 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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Y872 NNB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y872 NNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y872 NNB registered?

Y872 NNB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y872 NNB safe to buy?

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