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X186 CSG

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,039 mi
Last recorded88,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX186 CSG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,039 miles

Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Attention Please (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension system (corroded & rusty)

Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 84,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

unable to do under bonnet checks due to fixed bonnet

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,475 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front seat belt retracts slowly

unable to do under bonnet checks due to fixed bonnet

Fail 28 May 2015 73,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front screen marked

unable to check under bonnet, bonnet cannot be removed on test

Pass 28 May 2014 67,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front screen marked

Fail 28 May 2014 67,688 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front screen marked

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal sticking

Pass 29 May 2012 65,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,465 miles

both front drop links top gaitor split

front number plate water marked

Pass 27 May 2010 62,074 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 62,073 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2009 59,751 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 59,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 57,254 miles

bonnet doesn't open

rear number plate bulb holders damaged

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 29 May 2008 57,254 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bonnet doesn't open

rear number plate bulb holders damaged

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 22 May 2007 54,677 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 51,352 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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X186 CSG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X186 CSG, 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 X186 CSG registered?

X186 CSG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X186 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X186 CSG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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