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X542 EOD

2000 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,727 mi
Last recorded169,727 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 EOD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 169,727 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 156,972 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2015 156,972 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 148,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2014 148,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 148,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Heat sheild loose

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 134,660 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,252 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 132,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 121,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 121,330 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2009 99,747 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel slight damage inside rim

Fail 8 Jul 2009 99,747 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/f wheel slight damage inside rim

Fail 6 Jul 2009 99,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside handbrake cable outer casing broken

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,541 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 68,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,723 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2005 54,627 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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X542 EOD is a 2000 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X542 EOD, 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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X542 EOD is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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