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W735 HWL

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,177 mi
Last recorded132,177 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW735 HWL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 132,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 May 2021 132,154 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 132,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 132,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,306 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 131,304 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,259 miles

Offside Front drive shaft has oil warning wire rubbing on the drive shaft

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread has worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 127,259 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft has oil warning wire rubbing on the drive shaft

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread has worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 123,224 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 123,205 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 114,128 miles

both front and rear coil springs are corroding

engine has a oil leak

strong advise nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 114,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is wearing in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear coil springs are corroding

engine has a oil leak

strong advise nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,092 miles

front brake discs are corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2015 114,092 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2014 114,091 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear coil springs are corroding

front brake discs are linned and corroding

strong advise nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

strong advise offside front tyre is on legal limit of 1.6mm tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 109,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge indicating adjustment is required

strong advise nearside front tyre is on 1.6mm

Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edge indicating adjustment is required

strong advise nearside front tyre is on 1.6mm

Pass 22 Aug 2011 99,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 92,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 92,741 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,417 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2008 73,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 73,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 62,296 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,611 miles

nail in tyre

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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W735 HWL is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W735 HWL, 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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W735 HWL is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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