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Y889 TCT

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,587 mi
Last recorded108,587 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 TCT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,587 miles

Dampness around fuel filter

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 108,581 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Dampness around fuel filter

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 98,527 miles

ABS warning light doesn't illuminate very bright

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 98,527 miles

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

ABS warning light doesn't illuminate very bright

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

OSF tyre very small cracks in sidewall not exposing cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 94,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

OSF tyre very small cracks in sidewall not exposing cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 88,918 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surface

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

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted , unable to fully check seat belt

Fail 24 Sep 2015 88,918 miles

Front discs corroded on inner surface

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

Nearside Rear has child seat fitted , unable to fully check seat belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 84,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear bump stops perished

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,505 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Sep 2012 77,505 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 75,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 75,944 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 72,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

fuel cap switch faulty

nearside front link bar dust boots split

offside front link bar slight wear

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,799 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 68,799 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 65,353 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 60,179 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 56,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,165 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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Y889 TCT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y889 TCT, 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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Y889 TCT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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