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Y883 NLX

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,475 mi
Last recorded176,475 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 NLX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 176,475 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 161,453 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 148,340 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 148,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 143,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 134,666 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,453 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 120,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 120,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,566 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 109,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 96,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 96,494 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 96,494 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,932 miles

ABS wires rubbing agaisnt wheel on lock on front wheels

offside front roll bar link very small play

Fail 25 Jun 2013 90,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ABS wires rubbing agaisnt wheel on lock on front wheels

offside front roll bar link very small play

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2012 84,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 51,987 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,601 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 30,445 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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Y883 NLX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y883 NLX, 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 Y883 NLX registered?

Y883 NLX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y883 NLX safe to buy?

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