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X874 UPK

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,953 mi
Last recorded135,953 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 UPK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 135,953 miles

both front lower ball joint gaitors deteriorating

chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2020 135,944 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 134,751 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 134,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 131,322 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 131,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,890 miles

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2016 123,094 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2016 123,091 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,613 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 117,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 110,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 110,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 101,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 101,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,027 miles

both rear shockers outer casing broken

both rear tyres perishing an osr inner sidewall splitting

neaside front tyre sidewall split

Pass 17 Jan 2012 86,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,234 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,907 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 46,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,988 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 37,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 29,903 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X874 UPK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X874 UPK, 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 X874 UPK registered?

X874 UPK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X874 UPK safe to buy?

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