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Y957 HAE

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,285 mi
Last recorded140,285 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,285 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 140,285 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUT OF SHAPE 1.8-2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight Bind on O/S/R Brake drum When rotated. Brake Noisy.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 136,621 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 127,271 miles

nearside rear coil spring has end missing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 119,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 119,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,706 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2012 102,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 90,234 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 90,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,305 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,914 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE FOULING STRUT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 68,914 miles

O/S/F+N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE FOULING STRUT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED TYRES-O/S/F CLOSE LIMIT N/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT

Pass 13 Mar 2006 60,016 miles

screen wash poor delivery, incomplete seat belt check child seat fitted,both front brake hoses close to fouling struts, damage all wheels, damage near side rear tyre wall and near side park brake poor

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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Y957 HAE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y957 HAE, 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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Y957 HAE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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