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X179 WFC

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

241,636 mi
Last recorded241,636 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 WFC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 241,636 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 234,930 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 224,802 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 224,802 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2016 213,642 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 213,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 204,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking 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 4 Jan 2014 187,770 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 172,337 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 146,318 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 139,332 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 129,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 106,690 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 106,449 miles

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

Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2007 90,024 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 75,969 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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X179 WFC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X179 WFC, 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 X179 WFC registered?

X179 WFC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X179 WFC safe to buy?

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