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YX51 YJW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

265,919 mi
Last recorded265,919 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 YJW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 265,919 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 265,888 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

water leaking

Pass 31 May 2019 244,035 miles

nsf tyre at 1.6mm on edge

Fail 28 May 2019 244,033 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nsf tyre at 1.6mm on edge

Pass 25 May 2018 237,189 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear indicatore slightly discoloured

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2017 228,977 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2016 221,741 miles

front brake discs rusty on edges

nsf tyre getting close to limit

Fail 27 Apr 2016 221,619 miles

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

front brake discs rusty on edges

nsf tyre getting close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2015 215,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 215,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 210,056 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 210,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 194,335 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 194,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 173,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,813 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 150,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 132,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 13 Oct 2009 132,747 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 104,682 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,242 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 YJW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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