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X187 BFJ

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,734 mi
Last recorded147,734 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 BFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 147,734 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside and nearside front tyres close to legal limit1.6m

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,884 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,937 miles

engine management light on

nearside door slight damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres close to limit on outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2017 127,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

nearside door slight damage

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear tyres close to limit on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,811 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 119,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 100,300 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 110,285 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,913 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,671 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 94,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 89,778 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 80,504 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,566 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,075 miles

Engine under tray fitted unable to see all components

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,509 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 53,509 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,362 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracks.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,570 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 422,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 422,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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X187 BFJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X187 BFJ, 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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X187 BFJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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