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Y976 HBD

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

197,997 mi
Last recorded197,997 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY976 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 197,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 196,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 194,837 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 191,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 191,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 191,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 191,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 183,339 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 183,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 176,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 176,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 162,931 miles

Both front tyres were flat. Have been re-inflated. Badly worn edges of front tyres.

Corrosion to all 4 suspension coil springs

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre low and feathered tread

Trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Aug 2015 162,931 miles

Both front tyres were flat. Have been re-inflated. Badly worn edges of front tyres.

Corrosion to all 4 suspension coil springs

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre low and feathered tread

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

o/s/front side lamp dim

o/s/rear tyre has split in sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 143,857 miles

Both rear tyres have 'feathered' tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall

all shock absorbers weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 143,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres have 'feathered' tread

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall

all shock absorbers weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some 'feathering' of both rear tyre tread

Split to side wall offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 130,228 miles

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

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)

dip stick broken

slight tear in wiper blade

Fail 11 Aug 2011 130,228 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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)

dip stick broken

slight tear in wiper blade

Pass 19 May 2010 115,066 miles

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

Slight 'bind' nearside rear brake

Fail 18 May 2010 115,066 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Slight 'bind' nearside rear brake

Pass 27 May 2009 105,115 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,339 miles

both front anti rollbar link arms have slight play

Fail 30 May 2008 92,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front anti rollbar link arms have slight play

Pass 25 May 2007 84,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 66,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y976 HBD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Y976 HBD, 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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Y976 HBD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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