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X557 BNB

2000 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

117,595 mi
Last recorded117,595 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX557 BNB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 117,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats and belt buckles missing, seat belts still fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2024 117,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats and belt buckles missing, seat belts still fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2023 113,821 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not tested rear seats removed

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 111,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 111,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 111,190 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2021 107,192 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,303 miles

front and rear no plates deterateing

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2019 98,303 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

front and rear no plates deterateing

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2018 91,162 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r seat not fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Feb 2018 91,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r seat not fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,088 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,085 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 77,616 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 77,616 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 73,965 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,190 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 4 Feb 2014 69,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

n/s/f tyre nail in and cracking in the tread

o/s/f tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,989 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 62,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,358 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,106 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,094 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,833 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 25,860 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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X557 BNB is a 2000 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 X557 BNB, 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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X557 BNB is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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