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YX51 YJL

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

160,786 mi
Last recorded160,786 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 YJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 160,786 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,691 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 137,258 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 137,258 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 129,267 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 121,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 121,068 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 114,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 108,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

noise on engine

Pass 14 May 2012 102,083 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 102,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 90,729 miles

front discs look badly corroded, & slightly worn

offside rear tyre has cuts in its tread areas, also looks low on air

wipers smearing screen

Fail 8 Apr 2011 90,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front discs look badly corroded, & slightly worn

offside rear tyre has cuts in its tread areas, also looks low on air

wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,044 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 81,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,085 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 59,076 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,609 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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YX51 YJL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX51 YJL, 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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YX51 YJL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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