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X495 EGF

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,793 mi
Last recorded121,793 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX495 EGF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 121,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 121,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 117,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2024 114,556 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak above gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 107,612 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2022 107,599 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod had play ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play lock nut was loose tightened by tester for safety (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 107,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,899 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 103,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjust ? (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 101,218 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 101,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 96,108 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 96,100 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working Possible fuse or switch. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,353 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 76,805 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,460 miles

front disc worn

Fail 8 Feb 2013 66,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,118 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 63,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 63,417 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 59,761 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,814 miles

rear tyres small cracks on walls

Fail 23 Oct 2009 55,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 55,497 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 52,228 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear tyre cracking and has cut on inner wall

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

small chip in front wind screen

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,261 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 40,244 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 40,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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X495 EGF is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X495 EGF, 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 X495 EGF registered?

X495 EGF is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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