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Y992 DCW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,352 mi
Last recorded167,352 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY992 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 167,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 167,305 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 162,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,023 miles

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

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2018 157,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2017 151,722 miles

slight roughness o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Jun 2017 151,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight roughness o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 May 2016 145,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 134,946 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 134,946 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 118,410 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Apr 2013 113,010 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 106,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,160 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,494 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 99,487 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 92,598 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,595 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 66,289 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 66,289 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 58,502 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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Y992 DCW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y992 DCW, 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 Y992 DCW registered?

Y992 DCW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y992 DCW safe to buy?

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