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Y996 KDP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,916 mi
Last recorded177,916 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 KDP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 177,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 176,415 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

beam image adaptor transfers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 176,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 175,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 175,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 169,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 156,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 151,564 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 143,342 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 136,560 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 136,560 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,370 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 12 Mar 2012 122,272 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 115,371 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 115,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 107,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Dip stick broken

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 99,915 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 92,166 miles

Both front headlamps are not righthand drive spec and tape fitted for converting beam. STRONGLY RECOMMEND CHANGING TO UK SPEC LAMPS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 84,067 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 84,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Wiper is starting to deteriorate.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,984 miles

DVLA have wrong infomation on vehicle customer will be notifed by DVLA chasis no incorrct

faint scratch on windsreen

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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Y996 KDP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y996 KDP, 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 Y996 KDP registered?

Y996 KDP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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