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A2 XFO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,071 mi
Last recorded222,071 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 222,071 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 221,684 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 210,521 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 202,833 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 202,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 195,910 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 195,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 188,679 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 181,555 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Dec 2012 181,555 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 177,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 177,206 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 168,196 miles

Hand brake has long travel.

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 158,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 144,003 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

wiper only just clears water away

Fail 2 Dec 2008 144,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

wiper only just clears water away

Pass 20 Nov 2007 127,842 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 106,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 84,237 miles

all tyres getting low 2-3mm

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 XFO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

A2 XFO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is A2 XFO safe to buy?

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