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X459 KBO

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,681 mi
Last recorded145,681 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX459 KBO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 145,681 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 143,698 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 143,698 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside Front (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 140,909 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 140,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 133,436 miles

*Both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn*

*N/s/f tyre near legal limit // N/s/r tyre on legal limit*

Both front lower ball joint gaiters splitting

Both rear bump stops breaking up and gaiters adrift

Both rear spring lower seat rubbers breaking up

Dampness abs unit

Fluctuation front brakes

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Imbalance rear brakes

Slight weep n/s/f inner CV gaiter

Fail 27 Jun 2016 133,436 miles

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

*Both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn*

*N/s/f tyre near legal limit // N/s/r tyre on legal limit*

Both front lower ball joint gaiters splitting

Both rear bump stops breaking up and gaiters adrift

Both rear spring lower seat rubbers breaking up

Dampness abs unit

Fluctuation front brakes

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Imbalance rear brakes

Slight weep n/s/f inner CV gaiter

Pass 8 Apr 2015 124,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 119,099 miles

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

dust covers on rear shock absorbers deteriorated

o/s front wing gaurd damaged

slight oil leak

slightly reduced damping on front and rear shocks

Fail 24 Feb 2014 119,099 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

dust covers on rear shock absorbers deteriorated

slightly reduced damping on front and rear shocks

Pass 17 Jan 2013 117,066 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,438 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 115,438 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 114,082 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 114,082 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 105,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 89,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 89,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,794 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 65,992 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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X459 KBO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X459 KBO, 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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X459 KBO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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