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X596 NHJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX596 NHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,958 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 111,786 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 107,210 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 107,210 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 107,201 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt flexi pipe split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,841 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2017 104,840 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 104,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,987 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 99,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,469 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 86,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Condensation in O/S headlamp

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

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)

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,308 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 82,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,130 miles

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 3 Sep 2008 44,121 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 44,121 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 37,797 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 37,700 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the side walls not yet exposing the cord or ply

front brake disc are slightly corroded on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,117 miles

Inner and outer edges of Nearside front tyre RIGHT on legal limit, suggest change ASAP

Inner edge of Offside front tyre RIGHT on legal limit

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X596 NHJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X596 NHJ, 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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X596 NHJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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