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Y965 DTO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,611 mi
Last recorded111,611 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 111,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,746 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 98,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,091 miles

rear of engine under tray insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,091 miles

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

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

rear of engine under tray insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,257 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 82,045 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,612 miles

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

engine warning light on

off side rear tyre outer wall cut not to cords

Fail 29 Sep 2011 73,571 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine warning light on

off side rear tyre outer wall cut not to cords

Pass 20 Aug 2010 64,718 miles

E.M.L. on

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,750 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 50,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,725 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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Y965 DTO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y965 DTO, 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 Y965 DTO registered?

Y965 DTO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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