MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear cracking and perishing
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread is starting to perish
Oil leak Engine ()
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front, offside rear and nearside rear centre caps missing off wheels
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slight water ingress to rear number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight water ingress to rear number plate
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate discoloured
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X271 ARJ is a 2000 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 X271 ARJ, 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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X271 ARJ is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2000.
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