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PL51 NZM

2000 Audi A2

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,921 mi
Last recorded87,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 NZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2017 87,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil light come on

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 85,188 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2015 81,743 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jul 2014 79,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,394 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,854 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n\s\rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,842 miles

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

n\s\rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 12 Nov 2010 64,946 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,665 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,590 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 49,059 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 43,783 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 38,119 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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PL51 NZM is a 2000 Audi A2 in Orange with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PL51 NZM, 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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PL51 NZM is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for PL51 NZM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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