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Y979 LNN

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 LNN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 115,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,656 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 101,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,287 miles

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

rear wheel bearings slight noise both sides

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,457 miles

Advise new front disc and pads.

Note- fault with ABS intermittent. fault.

Starter motor noisey.

Tyres wearing low.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 93,457 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Advise new N/S/F drop link, part knocking.

Advise new front disc and pads.

Advise new front wiper blade.

Note- fault with ABS intermittent. fault.

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

Starter motor noisey.

Tyres wearing low.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,201 miles

Left hand rear tyre going out of shape.

Noise heard from suspension but nothing found during test.

Starter motor is noisy.

Wheels showing kerb damage

Fail 23 Sep 2008 86,201 miles

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

Left hand rear tyre going out of shape.

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

Noise heard from suspension but nothing found during test.

Starter motor is noisy.

Wheels showing kerb damage

Pass 26 Sep 2007 75,071 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 75,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 58,048 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 58,048 miles

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

left hand rear tyre going out of shape.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,128 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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Y979 LNN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y979 LNN, 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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Y979 LNN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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