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YH51 LHY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,248 mi
Last recorded178,248 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LHY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 178,248 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 178,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 173,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 173,711 miles

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

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2016 169,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres split on inside edge

nearside Tyre outside sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2016 169,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres split on inside edge

nearside Tyre outside sidewall damaged

nearside rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 23 Jul 2015 164,328 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 164,328 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil dipstick missing

Pass 10 Jul 2014 159,389 miles

corrosion located on all suspension components.

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,638 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 147,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,009 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 122,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both number plates slightly deteriorated

engine oil dipstick end missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,791 miles

both number plates slightly deteriorated

engine oil dipstick end missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,202 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2008 99,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,315 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 89,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 65,957 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 LHY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH51 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

YH51 LHY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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