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A2 PVF

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,198 mi
Last recorded164,198 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PVF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 160,495 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 160,492 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,390 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 157,390 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 151,954 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 151,954 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 141,258 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 141,258 miles

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,020 miles

handbrake has plenty travel

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,284 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 91,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,293 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,134 miles

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

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

car fitted with factory bolt on bonnet,unable to remove and fully inspect under bonnet area

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,715 miles

not inspected under bonnet area.Bonnet would have to be dismantled and unbolted to do so

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 26,711 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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A2 PVF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A2 PVF, 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 A2 PVF registered?

A2 PVF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is A2 PVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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