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YT51 EZB

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,020 mi
Last recorded156,020 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EZB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 156,020 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 30 kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 20 kg (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

advise both front lower ball joint dust covers minor wear/tear

advise front suspension arms surface rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2020 152,078 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 152,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 146,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 146,809 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2018 141,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 134,568 miles

unable to check full condition of outer sills

Fail 6 Mar 2017 134,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

unable to check full condition of outer sills

wiper blade slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,673 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 122,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 114,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 107,921 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Mar 2013 107,921 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Nov 2011 99,314 miles

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

nearside steering arm slight wear

Fail 16 Jul 2010 88,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 88,590 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,154 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 79,339 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Fail 13 Dec 2006 60,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 60,741 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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YT51 EZB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT51 EZB, 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 YT51 EZB registered?

YT51 EZB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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