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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NOTABLE - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Notable misting/condensation in lens - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - REQUIRES ATTENTION PRIOR TO NEXT ANNUAL INSPECTION DATE (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken In lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Intermediate exhaust section not leaking gases
Nearside Handbrake performance low in comparison to offside causing imbalance out of permitted guidelines
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy JUST DEEMED PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST-IMFORMED OWNER TO MONITOR BETWEEN INSPECTION DATES (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak not excessive
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Minor corrosion to intermediate exhaust section - not leaking gases but requires monitoring
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
temperature gauge not working in vehicle
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front worn smooth on edges
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
sludge in engine oil
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Y98 AAE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.
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 Y98 AAE, 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 Y98 AAE registered?
Y98 AAE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2001.
Is Y98 AAE safe to buy?
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