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X523 HKU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 HKU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 136,597 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 136,534 miles

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

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 132,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2019 132,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated on limit (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake rough

o/s front upper coil spring not fully home on spring cup

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2018 126,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs showing deterioration

nearside front cv boot weeping slightly

Pass 8 May 2017 121,246 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight weep from nearside cv boot

Fail 8 May 2017 121,246 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight weep from nearside cv boot

Pass 9 May 2016 115,196 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 8 May 2015 110,239 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing lower

very slight play in both front arb drop links

very slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 9 May 2014 104,743 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front arb drop link has slight play

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2013 99,226 miles

o/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 May 2013 99,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

o/s rear tyre has slightly uneven treadwear

rear number plate deteriorated

slight occilation showing on rear brake drums+imbalance high

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,576 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

n/s front tyre wearing lower on edge

o/s rear brake has slight bind

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2011 86,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 5 Feb 2010 80,958 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 80,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 71,300 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 71,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 66,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,336 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 64,178 miles

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

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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X523 HKU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 X523 HKU, 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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X523 HKU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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