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Y895 DWL

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,795 mi
Last recorded119,795 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY895 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 119,795 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2019 119,786 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,063 miles

management light on

slight wear out with 3/4 tread breadth n/s/f tyre [out side edge]

Pass 27 Sep 2016 95,706 miles

Brake Test Not Carried Out (Fluid Leak)

Exhaust Corroded

Front Bumper Damaged

N/s Front Tyre Perished

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

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Split On Inner Walls

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .82 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2.40 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 680 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake Test Not Carried Out (Fluid Leak)

Exhaust Corroded

Front Bumper Damaged

N/s Front Tyre Perished

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

O/s And N/s Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Perished

O/s And N/s Rear Tyres Split On Inner Walls

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,669 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,624 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 85,624 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,689 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 70,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,287 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 64,433 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 57,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 46,037 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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Y895 DWL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y895 DWL, 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 Y895 DWL registered?

Y895 DWL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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