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Y978 MPU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,818 mi
Last recorded112,818 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 MPU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,287 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,928 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,121 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 73,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,991 miles

Front disc`s in poor condition

Items hanging from mirror

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,991 miles

Front disc`s in poor condition

Items hanging from mirror

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,159 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Sep 2010 43,159 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,141 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,371 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 40,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,296 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 36,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,342 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MPU 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 Y978 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

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

Is Y978 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y978 MPU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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