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X473 VPU

2000 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,766 mi
Last recorded98,766 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 VPU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 94,898 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

heat shield loose on exhaust

o/s/f tyre rubber starting to perish and tread getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2017 94,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r and n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

heat shield loose on exhaust

o/s/f tyre rubber starting to perish and tread getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,642 miles

wiper motor slowing down

Pass 22 May 2014 81,834 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Fail 29 May 2013 78,963 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low on tread worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre side wall perished advise replace

Pass 29 May 2013 78,963 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low on tread worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre side wall perished advise replace

Pass 30 May 2012 74,177 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 74,177 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 71,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat n/s/r

Fail 31 May 2011 71,013 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat n/s/r

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,387 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 64,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,987 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,697 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 50,697 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front disks rusty chip in front windskren

Pass 24 Sep 2005 40,992 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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X473 VPU is a 2000 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X473 VPU, 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 X473 VPU registered?

X473 VPU is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X473 VPU safe to buy?

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