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Y922 DBW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,067 mi
Last recorded138,067 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY922 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 138,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 131,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 131,485 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,270 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2016 116,733 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,654 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 109,659 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,659 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 100,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 95,274 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 95,271 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 91,080 miles

little reserve travel on handbrake

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

small lump on n/s/f tyre sidewall

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,026 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

little reserve travel on handbrake

slight bind on o/s/r wheel

slight judder on front brakes

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

unable to check parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 25 Jan 2011 86,766 miles

bind on o/s/r wheel but not showing in brake rollers

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [185/50/16v]

rear brake application uneven but brakes locking out

slight judder on o/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Fail 25 Jan 2011 86,766 miles

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

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

bind on o/s/r wheel but not showing in brake rollers

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm [185/50/16v]

rear brake application uneven but brakes locking out

slight judder on o/s/f brake

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 10 Feb 2010 82,382 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

slight judder on o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,515 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 77,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,016 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner face

nail in n/s/r tyre

noise from o/s/f wheel when spinning

unable to check front underside properly due to covers

Pass 8 Feb 2007 62,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 56,853 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYER HAS REPAIR ON SIDE WALL

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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Y922 DBW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 Y922 DBW, 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 Y922 DBW registered?

Y922 DBW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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