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X538 PLD

2000 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX538 PLD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 86,837 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 79,161 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres - worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,693 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 71,693 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 53,077 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 53,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,452 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,810 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 37,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 33,622 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,622 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,479 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 28,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 22,712 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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X538 PLD is a 2000 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X538 PLD, 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 X538 PLD registered?

X538 PLD is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X538 PLD safe to buy?

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