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Y899 HWY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,391 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 102,391 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 85,278 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,753 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,107 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,102 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,099 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,960 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 61,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,601 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 57,676 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,672 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,615 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 48,114 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,825 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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Y899 HWY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y899 HWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y899 HWY registered?

Y899 HWY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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