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X486 LLX

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,870 mi
Last recorded138,870 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX486 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 138,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 138,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 131,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 126,184 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r tyre perished

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

Various suspension components corroded on the front and rear of vehicle

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,923 miles

EML warning on

Fail 15 Jan 2016 123,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

EML warning on

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,913 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate getting poor

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2015 121,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

rear number plate getting poor

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Jan 2014 120,211 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 112,189 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 112,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

em light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 104,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

em light on.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,019 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,019 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 89,509 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,509 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,907 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 73,866 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,866 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,028 miles

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

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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X486 LLX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X486 LLX, 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 X486 LLX registered?

X486 LLX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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