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X649 DNU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,460 mi
Last recorded182,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX649 DNU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 182,460 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 174,662 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 174,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2018 166,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 166,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail strut bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 158,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,487 miles

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

both rear shocks worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2015 131,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 131,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 123,778 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 117,760 miles

eng/oil dip stick broken

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear shock absorbers dust covers adrift

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wiper blade deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 4 Sep 2010 92,640 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,485 miles

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

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,982 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 69,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,982 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 49,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,303 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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X649 DNU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 X649 DNU, 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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X649 DNU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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