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X79 XLJ

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,856 mi
Last recorded130,856 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 XLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 130,856 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 126,744 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,802 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 26 Jan 2016 121,798 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,212 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,212 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 101,972 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,260 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,745 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 91,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,523 miles

front brake discs badly worn

front top shock mounts notchey

nearside front tyre side wall impact damage

number plates detiorated

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 56,344 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 56,344 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,188 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 51,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 44,045 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 44,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X79 XLJ is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 X79 XLJ, 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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X79 XLJ is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 10 November 2000.

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