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X586 XFC

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,744 mi
Last recorded197,744 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX586 XFC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 197,744 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 197,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 190,028 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 190,028 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 179,056 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 178,997 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 169,709 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 168,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine compartment no access due to standard bonnet not fitted from manufacture

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2013 168,190 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front engine compartment no access due to standard bonnet not fitted from manufacture

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 152,953 miles

hand brake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2012 152,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2011 142,060 miles

rear brakes binding on slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2010 132,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 109,802 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 109,792 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,929 miles

light sratch across windsreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 73,052 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 73,052 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 67,221 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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X586 XFC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X586 XFC, 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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What year was X586 XFC registered?

X586 XFC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 February 2001.

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