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Y886 EBB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,001 mi
Last recorded116,001 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 EBB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,001 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 106,652 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 106,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 94,446 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 94,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,127 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 87,650 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 87,650 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 82,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 70,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 60,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 60,663 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 54,517 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 54,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,009 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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Y886 EBB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 Y886 EBB, 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 Y886 EBB registered?

Y886 EBB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y886 EBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 EBB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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