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Y997 SJA

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,936 mi
Last recorded87,936 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,936 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sleeve loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 87,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right lhd (kickup to right) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sleeve loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,454 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear number plate light loose.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear number plate light loose.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,372 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 49,137 miles

Front tyres slightly scrubbed on the inside edge.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,835 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 45,835 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,179 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 37,302 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,302 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,086 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y997 SJA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 Y997 SJA, 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 Y997 SJA registered?

Y997 SJA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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