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X501 ERB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,183 mi
Last recorded53,183 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX501 ERB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 53,183 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,143 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,967 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 50,591 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 49,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 49,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 48,703 miles

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

Front pads starting to crumble

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,612 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded and braking surface reduced.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise front brake discs corroded and braking surface reduced.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,882 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,882 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,647 miles

Front wiper smearing

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,678 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 38,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside washer jet poor but nearside jet provides sufficient water to windscreen

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,720 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 24,350 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 22,135 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,908 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,532 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 14,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 12,180 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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X501 ERB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X501 ERB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X501 ERB?

You can check the full history of X501 ERB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X501 ERB registered?

X501 ERB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X501 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X501 ERB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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