MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front has a cut on wall
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Front Wheel nut(s) missing both side (4.2.A.1e)
Headlamp not working on main beam both side (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both rear tyres cracking
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both rear tyres cracking
Oil leak
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
parkbrake has excess travel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil dip-stick handle missing unable to remove dip-stick
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil dip-stick handle missing unable to remove dip-stick
crankcase breather pipe split
eml light on (as on 01/01/2012 this item will fail the mot test)
fuel filler flap release button broken (opened from emergency release in boot)
offside headlamp has moisture on inside of lens
offside headlamp pattern weak
rear brakes out of balance (as on 01/01/2012 this item may fail the mot test)
both front tyres getting low
How Reliable is the Audi A2?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X488 OBL is a 2000 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 X488 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 26 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X488 OBL is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 23 December 2000.
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