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Y97 GKV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,567 mi
Last recorded153,567 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 GKV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 153,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 153,539 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 140,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot full. couldn't check boot floor

Pass 15 May 2013 127,471 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 117,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 117,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 112,300 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 105,042 miles

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

both rear spring lower mounting rubbers worn through

fuel filter corroded

unable to check engine oil level as the end of the dipstick is missing

Pass 25 Apr 2009 96,489 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 82,008 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 81,992 miles

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

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

uneven wear to both front tyres borderline

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 68,228 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f outrigger damaged

o/s/r + o/n/r tyres are worn on inner & outer edges just on legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,798 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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Y97 GKV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 Y97 GKV, 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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Y97 GKV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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