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X478 OBL

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,599 mi
Last recorded102,599 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 102,599 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 85,788 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 75,346 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 67,566 miles

front and rear registration plates are slightly defaced

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly deteriated

sligh5t condensation in offside front headlamp but not effecting beam image

Fail 30 Jan 2010 67,566 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front and rear registration plates are slightly defaced

offside rear tyre outer sidewall is slightly deteriated

sligh5t condensation in offside front headlamp but not effecting beam image

Pass 31 Jan 2009 60,356 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dip stick missing

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2009 60,356 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dip stick missing

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,684 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 52,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 44,834 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,486 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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X478 OBL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X478 OBL, 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 X478 OBL registered?

X478 OBL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 February 2001.

Is X478 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 OBL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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