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X741 TAO

2000 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,237 mi
Last recorded70,237 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX741 TAO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 70,237 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 67,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 67,989 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,631 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 57,810 miles

Near side front brake pad sensor wire not connected

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Off side rear seat belt not tested, due to child seat fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,810 miles

Near side front brake pad sensor wire not connected

Off side rear seat belt not tested, due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,488 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 44,487 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 37,248 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 37,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,574 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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X741 TAO is a 2000 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X741 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X741 TAO registered?

X741 TAO is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X741 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X741 TAO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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