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X147 UPK

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,941 mi
Last recorded137,941 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2015 137,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated niosey (2.6.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front advise off side front headlamp condensation

advise engine oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,309 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 135,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

NS washer jet blocked

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF & NSF brake discs worn

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,818 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 130,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,720 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover broken

offside rear wheel rubbing noise

Pass 26 Oct 2009 120,467 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 108,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 108,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 91,351 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,188 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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X147 UPK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel 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 X147 UPK, 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 X147 UPK registered?

X147 UPK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 January 2001.

Is X147 UPK safe to buy?

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