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Y978 EJO

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,701 mi
Last recorded165,701 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 EJO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 165,701 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 165,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,802 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2019 147,802 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 138,466 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 136,451 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 133,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 127,377 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 120,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 120,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 106,190 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 91,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 73,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 58,828 miles

Advise slight distortion to tread

Pass 16 May 2006 50,898 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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Y978 EJO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y978 EJO, 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 Y978 EJO registered?

Y978 EJO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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