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YM51 NEF

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,219 mi
Last recorded127,219 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM51 NEF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,458 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 112,333 miles

Brake pad wear sensor wire broken at NSF.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper juddering slightly.

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play at NSF inner steering rack joint.

Fail 2 May 2017 112,333 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front wiper juddering slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Brake pad wear sensor wire broken at NSF.

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play at NSF inner steering rack joint.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,898 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

slight play both steering arms

Fail 24 Mar 2016 99,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

slight play both steering arms

Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges

brake warning light on

exhaust corroded

slight play steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation o/s/f foglamp

Fail 6 Mar 2014 83,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation o/s/f foglamp

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,786 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 56,624 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 52,379 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,046 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2006 36,519 miles

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

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

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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YM51 NEF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YM51 NEF, 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 YM51 NEF registered?

YM51 NEF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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