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X617 BTT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,116 mi
Last recorded81,116 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 BTT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,116 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and roughness (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and roughness (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and roughness (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount bearing worn

Fail 18 Jan 2016 78,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mount bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top mount bearing worn

Offside Front Upper shock absorber top mount bearing worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2015 74,862 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s floor pan has small cut

Fail 16 Jan 2015 74,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s floor pan has small cut

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,090 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 72,085 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,595 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,595 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

parking brake lever feels rough

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,466 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

eml light on

traction light on

Pass 18 Jan 2011 58,134 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 58,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,785 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Jan 2010 53,785 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 46,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,799 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 27,517 miles

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

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

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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X617 BTT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X617 BTT, 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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X617 BTT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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