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M17 JLJ

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,024 mi
Last recorded115,024 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 JLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,024 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 103,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 96,926 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 96,926 miles

Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,214 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 69,214 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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)

eml light staying on

slight run out on rims

small stone chips on screen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,060 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,878 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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M17 JLJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M17 JLJ, 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 M17 JLJ registered?

M17 JLJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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