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Y885 KMO

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 172,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 172,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 171,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Protective rubber split inner braiding ok. OSF just starting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 171,172 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Protective rubber split inner braiding ok. OSF just starting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 162,322 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 151,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play AND INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 149,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 146,057 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,083 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 138,332 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

mil warning lamp on

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s rack end

Fail 29 Dec 2014 138,332 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

mil warning lamp on

slight play n/s rack end

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2014 128,041 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 128,041 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot insucure

Pass 8 Dec 2012 118,981 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,000 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 103,036 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 103,036 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,956 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,936 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 76,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 68,443 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,080 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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Y885 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y885 KMO, 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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Y885 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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