MOT Status
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226,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( twisted ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
offside dip beam pattern image blurred
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( twisted ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked n/s ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
protective sheathing on nearside front and offside front perishing (prevents over flexi of hose)
Front seatbelts retraction operation poor
Nearside rear number plate light loose
Rear shock absorber bump stops broken
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L3 AUO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L3 AUO, 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 L3 AUO registered?
L3 AUO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is L3 AUO safe to buy?
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