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X828 XRA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,139 mi
Last recorded130,139 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX828 XRA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2018 130,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,448 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,835 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Corroded

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Handbrake Cables Corroded (Both Sides)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Corroded

Fuel Tank Strap Corroded

Handbrake Cables Corroded (Both Sides)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,776 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,770 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,744 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,585 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,835 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 89,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,528 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,525 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,927 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 79,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine fault light on

Pass 24 Apr 2008 76,322 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 76,322 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,210 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 55,693 miles

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

rear number plate starting to distort †

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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X828 XRA 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 X828 XRA, 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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What year was X828 XRA registered?

X828 XRA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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