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X59 ARJ

2000 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

175,268 mi
Last recorded175,268 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 ARJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 175,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight corrosion on outer casing of shocker

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight corrosion on outer casing of shocker

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 173,096 miles

Light corrosion on nearside front shocker

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 166,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 158,033 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 154,399 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 150,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 150,490 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 143,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 134,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted at time test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 125,425 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,042 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 117,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,141 miles

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

Offside and near side front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Slight play in offside and near side tie rods

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,927 miles

EML on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2014 100,927 miles

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

EML on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 93,693 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 86,485 miles

o/s front door check strap faulty

Pass 30 Sep 2011 79,028 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,813 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding , replacement recommended

Fail 12 Oct 2009 65,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroding , replacement recommended

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 21 Oct 2008 59,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Small cut on inner side wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Small cut on inner side wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,399 miles

Front & rear number plates delaminating , digits still clearly visible but recommend replacement soon.

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

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

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

Small cut in inner sidewall of front offside tyre.

Fail 12 Sep 2007 52,183 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front & rear number plates delaminating , digits still clear but recommend replacement soon.

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

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

Small cut in inner sidewall of front offside tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,177 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 46,177 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 38,273 miles

damage to n/s front outer wall but not exposing cords

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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X59 ARJ is a 2000 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X59 ARJ, 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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X59 ARJ is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2000.

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