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X46 MES

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,615 mi
Last recorded99,615 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX46 MES
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n\s and o\s brake discs

rear n\s and o\s tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,953 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,452 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,765 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 80,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,278 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,182 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine coolant level low

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,512 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 61,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside washer jet is partially blocked

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,164 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

plastic under tray and sill covers fitted

small stone chips to the windscreen

underside tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Jan 2011 57,110 miles

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

plastic under tray and sill covers fitted

small stone chips to the windscreen

underside tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front windscreen scored offside rear tyre sidewall cracked & perished

Fail 1 Dec 2009 51,883 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front windscreen scored offside rear tyre sidewall cracked & perished

Fail 30 Nov 2009 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to rear number plate lamp lens

front windscreen scored

offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,816 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 42,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X46 MES is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X46 MES, 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 X46 MES registered?

X46 MES is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X46 MES safe to buy?

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