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YJ51 WTR

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,186 mi
Last recorded145,186 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 WTR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 145,186 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear service brakes low performance

Fail 5 Apr 2017 145,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven under performing (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' marked by defective wiper (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play appears nut left loose? (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut appears loose? (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear service brakes low performance

Pass 5 Jan 2016 134,854 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 134,849 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 124,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 124,068 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advanced front brake imbalance

epc light on

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 113,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 113,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 103,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 103,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,477 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 89,214 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 89,214 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 77,103 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 77,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 69,084 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2006 46,413 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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YJ51 WTR 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 61.1%.

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 YJ51 WTR, 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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YJ51 WTR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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