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Y996 LGU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,383 mi
Last recorded94,383 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,383 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,030 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,006 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,096 miles

Front Number plate cracked/deteriorated.

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape.

Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,096 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Number plate cracked/deteriorated.

Offside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Bead (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 74,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner Bead (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,105 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 66,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,350 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,978 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,994 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 52,994 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,403 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,361 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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Y996 LGU 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 Y996 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

Y996 LGU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y996 LGU safe to buy?

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