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X196 HFE

2000 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,297 mi
Last recorded117,297 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 HFE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 117,297 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 3 Nov 2017 117,054 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 101,313 miles

child seat fitted

oil leek

windscreen marked

Fail 13 Nov 2015 101,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced mist (1.7.5a)

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

child seat fitted

oil leek

windscreen marked

Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

handbrake lever has moderate side movement

Pass 14 Nov 2013 86,336 miles

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 13 Nov 2013 86,254 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,521 miles

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

both front tyres worn close to treadwear indicators

moderate wear nearside front anti-roll bar link and mounting bush's

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 12 Nov 2011 71,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,218 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 57,218 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,863 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 50,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,415 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 47,633 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 47,565 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear bumpstops split

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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X196 HFE is a 2000 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X196 HFE, 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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What year was X196 HFE registered?

X196 HFE is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X196 HFE safe to buy?

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