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X965 RGE

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

179,995 mi
Last recorded179,995 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX965 RGE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 179,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking needed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 179,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tracking needed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 171,625 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 171,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 159,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 159,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 146,027 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 139,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 128,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 118,919 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 118,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

advise offside front and nearside rear brake bleed nipples missing but not leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,575 miles

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

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

front & rear tyres are of different sizes

Fail 6 Mar 2012 108,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 108,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

handbrake lever travel getting high

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 98,475 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 98,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 86,877 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 74,065 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 74,065 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 63,125 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 63,125 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,406 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 45,406 miles

Offside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 29,416 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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X965 RGE is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X965 RGE, 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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X965 RGE is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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