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YV51 ZWW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

290,393 mi
Last recorded290,393 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 ZWW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 290,393 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 280,646 miles

Both front seatbelt buckle covers broken

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 280,474 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has cut on sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 May 2012 267,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f stalk cover missing

o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 17 May 2012 267,269 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

traction control light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

engine malfunction light on

n/s/f stalk cover missing

o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

rear seat belts not checked due to broken plate glass in n/s/r and rear cabin full of owners belongings

Pass 10 Dec 2010 237,662 miles

Both rear tyre treads on inner edges out of shape.

front screen has been repaired up to standard at time of test.

Fail 8 Dec 2010 237,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyre treads on inner edges out of shape.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 224,643 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 224,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

corrosion around n/s/r brake pipe,rear coil springs,outter handbrake cables..o/s/r shock unit weaping..o/s/f lower ball joint cover split..

Pass 9 Jun 2009 202,060 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 176,927 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack..front brake discs/pads wearing low..o/s/r shock unit weaping..n/s/f roll bar close to subframe..

Pass 29 Nov 2006 139,245 miles

slight bind from n/s/r brake....starter motor running on?....

Pass 1 Dec 2005 113,982 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 113,975 miles

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

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

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

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

engine managment light on

front discs worn

front pads very low

fuel flap switch not working

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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YV51 ZWW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YV51 ZWW, 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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YV51 ZWW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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