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X483 OBL

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX483 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arms slight play

Pass 28 May 2021 103,022 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 94,965 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,452 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 88,340 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

slight play in front inner steering joints

Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,569 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

slight play in front inner steering joints

Fail 5 Jan 2015 72,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 67,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,531 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2011 57,394 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 34,155 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,237 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 30,237 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2006 27,124 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 27,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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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X483 OBL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 X483 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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X483 OBL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 January 2001.

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