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Y998 KJM

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,540 mi
Last recorded141,540 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 KJM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 141,540 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 135,664 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 135,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 133,830 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 130,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body component slightly loose Undertray slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,406 miles

Both front brake discs, corroded on surface of pad friction area.

Nearside Rear Tyre has been previously repaired (puncture repair kit)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 125,099 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

eml light on

Rear coil spring corroded both at base (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 125,099 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres are getting low on tread

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear on edges

Rear coil spring corroded both at base (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

eml light on

Pass 29 May 2015 115,173 miles

Engine management light on during test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 108,638 miles

Engine management light on during test

Fail 28 May 2014 108,638 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine management light on during test

Pass 20 May 2013 102,902 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)

engine light on

Pass 17 May 2012 96,413 miles

rear tyres getting low in tread

Fail 17 May 2012 96,413 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 13 May 2011 86,828 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 86,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 76,975 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 76,975 miles

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

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

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 29 May 2009 69,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 9 May 2008 60,934 miles

front brake discs are becoming heavily worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,587 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 30 May 2006 47,506 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 41,062 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)

door sill covers fitted

engine undertray 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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Y998 KJM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y998 KJM, 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 Y998 KJM registered?

Y998 KJM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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