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YK51 WVV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,332 mi
Last recorded148,332 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 WVV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 148,332 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust leaking slightly

fuel filter damp

Pass 24 Aug 2018 140,998 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 140,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 133,753 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 133,748 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside & nearside (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear tyre tread feathering

Fail 11 Jul 2016 118,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear tyre tread feathering

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash board nearside front brake pad wires broken

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,736 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 100,268 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 98,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,476 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 97,476 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,672 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,971 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 79,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 68,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,519 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 51,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 48,776 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

Pass 6 Sep 2005 45,818 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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YK51 WVV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YK51 WVV, 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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YK51 WVV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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