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Y883 RRX

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,767 mi
Last recorded195,767 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY883 RRX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 195,767 miles

BOTH front shock absorbers DAMP!!

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear park brake reading low, system may require repair or adjustment

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front condensation in headlight unit

slight oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2023 195,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower end missing also spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH front shock absorbers DAMP!!

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake reading low, system may require repair or adjustment

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front condensation in headlight unit

slight oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2022 178,392 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 178,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 166,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 163,806 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 163,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 157,896 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 154,656 miles

sill covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 16 Jan 2018 154,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2017 151,336 miles

nearside rear hand brake effort very low

offside front tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 147,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside headlight condensated

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly cable casing corroded/split (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 140,336 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock dust covers insecure

both rear tyres slightly misshaped inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 133,640 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,387 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 113,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 113,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 102,095 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 102,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,474 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 90,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 80,150 miles

plastic sill caps fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 18 Jan 2008 64,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 64,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 53,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,184 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 RRX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 Y883 RRX, 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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Y883 RRX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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