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X685 HFU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX685 HFU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 129,385 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 129,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,865 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,865 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,115 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,922 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 99,922 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,735 miles

Front brake discs pitted / poor condition

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 95,735 miles

Front brake discs pitted / poor condition

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 90,589 miles

Front wiper not 100%

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

O/S/F tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R lamp lens broken / cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 90,589 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R lamp lens broken / cracked

Front wiper not 100%

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S/F tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 83,173 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,160 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,652 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,159 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,978 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 53,841 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 53,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,283 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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X685 HFU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X685 HFU, 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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X685 HFU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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