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X598 MSP

2000 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,534 mi
Last recorded141,534 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX598 MSP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,534 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter deterioated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sides front suspension arms ball joints dust covers are deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 124,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 124,271 miles

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)

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,749 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 119,547 miles

coil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,917 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine burning and leaking oil

Fail 15 Apr 2014 114,905 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine burning and leaking oil

Pass 11 Apr 2013 109,736 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,795 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 91,821 miles

lights bright then dull possible charging fault

wiper speed slow

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,899 miles

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

headlamp output fluctuation (charge fault)

o/s/headlamp condensation

wiper op slow

Fail 10 Nov 2009 78,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlamp output fluctuation (charge fault)

o/s/headlamp condensation

wiper op slow

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,177 miles

oil breather pipe chafed and holed against brake pipe

Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil breather pipe chafed and holed against brake pipe

rear brakes slightly binding

slackness in handbrake

Fail 25 Sep 2008 66,078 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,074 miles

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

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

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

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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X598 MSP is a 2000 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X598 MSP, 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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X598 MSP is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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