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Y989 LTF

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 LTF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2018 113,718 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

o/s n/s rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,987 miles

discs front corroded

engine mang light on

o/s/r winter tyre fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 109,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs front corroded

engine mang light on

o/s/r winter tyre fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,291 miles

Near side rear tyre is cracking in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 106,592 miles

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

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

Engine has misfire

Exhaust system slightly corroded

EML Displayed

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,111 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 94,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,070 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 89,070 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,614 miles

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

anti slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake ballance actually 23% limit 25%

Fail 15 Jun 2011 81,614 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

anti slip brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake ballance actually 23% limit 25%

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,527 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r rear tyres cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2010 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 May 2009 68,321 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,321 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 6 May 2008 62,569 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 62,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,008 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,749 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 53,749 miles

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

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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Y989 LTF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y989 LTF, 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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Y989 LTF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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