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Y874 FRB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,952 mi
Last recorded105,952 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY874 FRB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 105,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,072 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,854 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable poor, (fuel tank) (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pad warning lamp on, Pad's look good, wiring fault?

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

damage to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

Fail 22 Sep 2020 88,935 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

damage to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,400 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 77,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 68,560 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,491 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,106 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,744 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,183 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,920 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,732 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,238 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 33,849 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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Y874 FRB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y874 FRB, 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 Y874 FRB registered?

Y874 FRB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 June 2001.

Is Y874 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y874 FRB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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