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Y896 KMO

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

236,789 mi
Last recorded236,789 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 KMO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 236,789 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose handle/grip (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 236,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Fuel tank heat shield (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Display indicated brake fault

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose handle/grip (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 233,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pad wires cut

Fail 13 Jul 2018 233,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pad wires cut

Pass 13 Jul 2017 228,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front floor damaged

Offside Front floor damaged

covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Jul 2017 228,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) will require new brake hose (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front floor damaged

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Offside Front floor damaged

covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Jul 2016 220,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Jul 2016 220,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2015 214,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 214,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 205,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r hand brake cable outer poor

Fail 15 Jul 2014 205,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r hand brake cable outer poor

Pass 13 Jul 2013 187,675 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 187,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 147,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 28 Feb 2011 127,117 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2010 116,622 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 116,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT,BADLY WORN ON EDGES.

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW ON N/S REAR WHEEL.

SOME DRAG ON N/S REAR BRAKE.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 106,546 miles

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 106,545 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,589 miles

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 97,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2007 85,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,204 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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Y896 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y896 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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Y896 KMO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 June 2001.

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