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Y996 VST

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

202,215 mi
Last recorded202,215 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 VST
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 202,215 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 202,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 180,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 173,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 157,759 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 157,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 143,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 128,786 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 109,939 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 109,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 93,236 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 93,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,526 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 VST is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

Y996 VST is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 April 2001.

Is Y996 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y996 VST shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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