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X512 WCG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,627 mi
Last recorded130,627 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX512 WCG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 130,627 miles

Dip stick holder broken .end of dip stick missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 130,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both . screws damaged/corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Dip stick holder broken .end of dip stick missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush inner rack end (2.5.B.2b)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,124 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 125,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,094 miles

Both front discs lipped

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Middle silencer deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 122,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs lipped

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Middle silencer deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 118,499 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 118,388 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 111,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,297 miles

Both front wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.Light on

End of dip stick missing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 100,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.Light on

End of dip stick missing

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,368 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F mirror housing damaged

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2011 91,368 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S/F mirror housing damaged

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside front door check strap faulty

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,793 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 64,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 55,435 miles

front pads only 2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2006 44,564 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jan 2006 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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X512 WCG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X512 WCG, 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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X512 WCG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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