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Y878 RRD

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 RRD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2016 117,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small clip loose (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres perishing - would advise changing soon

Fail 3 Aug 2016 117,891 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,206 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 117,206 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 114,354 miles

bonnet access panel mechanism sticking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,158 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 99,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 91,246 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,880 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 81,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 70,990 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 70,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,866 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 44,784 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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Y878 RRD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y878 RRD, 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 Y878 RRD registered?

Y878 RRD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 May 2001.

Is Y878 RRD safe to buy?

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