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YH51 LHR

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LHR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,519 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 124,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to clyinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side lazy (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 107,451 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 107,451 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported heat sheild (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and excess play (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 86,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front bracket (7.1.2)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,695 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 74,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,597 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,597 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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 16 Sep 2011 60,876 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 60,876 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,486 miles

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

n/s/r & o/s/r bump stops splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 38,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,507 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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YH51 LHR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YH51 LHR, 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 YH51 LHR registered?

YH51 LHR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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