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Y967 DTO

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,320 mi
Last recorded133,320 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY967 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,320 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 May 2019 129,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre starting to wear unevenly on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2018 124,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 124,158 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front knocking noisy from top suspension mount

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,409 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 118,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake binding and tight spot when turning wheel (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,284 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 111,283 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,157 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2014 95,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 89,331 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,190 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

o/s under tray damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

o/s under tray damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,485 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,453 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,696 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 40,688 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both door mirrors have been repaired

Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,795 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 35,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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Y967 DTO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y967 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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Y967 DTO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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