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Y896 LGU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 LGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dash staying on.

near side front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dash staying on.

near side front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 84,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,009 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,373 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 68,111 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on side wall

Pass 8 May 2008 61,417 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 40,637 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 LGU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LGU, 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 Y896 LGU registered?

Y896 LGU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2001.

Is Y896 LGU safe to buy?

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