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Y96 JBH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 JBH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at botom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 129,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at botom corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 116,217 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 116,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both side (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 108,314 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and oil leak and rusted below (3.5.1i)

suspension lower detoriated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,386 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 95,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,462 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,461 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,642 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 76,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,252 miles

front discs & pads....

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,463 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,065 miles

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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Y96 JBH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y96 JBH, 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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Y96 JBH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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