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B20 URK

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,995 mi
Last recorded172,995 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 URK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 172,995 miles

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

clutch is worn /not operating correctly

Fail 12 Sep 2017 172,995 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

clutch is worn /not operating correctly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,395 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,395 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 156,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 150,470 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 142,816 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 136,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 130,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2011 130,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 122,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 122,061 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 114,451 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 114,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 110,132 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 104,986 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 104,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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B20 URK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B20 URK, 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 B20 URK registered?

B20 URK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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