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Y918 SPS

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY918 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 122,897 miles

Small leak at washer bottle

Steering creaking on lock to lock all components ok

Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,367 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 119,367 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 116,716 miles

engine management light on

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 116,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 May 2016 113,382 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2015 109,748 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 May 2015 109,745 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,650 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 106,603 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 101,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 101,588 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,733 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 89,678 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,692 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,692 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,749 miles

handbrake lever has excessive freeplay

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,411 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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Y918 SPS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y918 SPS, 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 Y918 SPS registered?

Y918 SPS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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The MOT history for Y918 SPS shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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