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BAG 479S

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

157,307 mi
Last recorded157,307 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 479S
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,307 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 157,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 157,378 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 156,914 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 149,693 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 149,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 145,178 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 145,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 141,409 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 141,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 135,414 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2016 135,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside track rod (drum stick

Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,148 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 128,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 106,343 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,715 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blade poor

nearside rear coil spring lower rubber seat splitting

Fail 18 Feb 2013 95,715 miles

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

185/50/16/81v p6000

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

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

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

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

front wiper blade poor

nearside rear coil spring lower rubber seat splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,451 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 88,451 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

185/50/16/81v budget

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in offside headlamp

front wiper blade poor

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perishing (advise replacement)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 78,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

front wiper blade poor

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wiper blade starting to smear screen

Fail 19 Sep 2008 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

kerb damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 19 Sep 2008 64,202 miles

kerb damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,386 miles

front brake discs corrodeing on inner surfaces

Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,524 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 52,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 47,870 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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BAG 479S is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2000 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 79,384 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 BAG 479S, 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 26 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAG 479S is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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