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Y873 BCG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,740 mi
Last recorded143,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 BCG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 143,740 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaked

Fail 21 Mar 2019 134,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leaked

Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,502 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,981 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 114,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when position lamps on (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 93,446 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,078 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps lens slightly faded

front wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 25 Oct 2012 89,078 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

both headlamps lens slightly faded

front wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2011 81,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 69,843 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 69,843 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,547 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,553 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,945 miles

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

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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Y873 BCG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y873 BCG, 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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Y873 BCG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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