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X972 NUD

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,613 mi
Last recorded144,613 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 NUD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,613 miles

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

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

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

offside rear hand brake cable [outer plastic]

offside sun visor missing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 144,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

offside rear hand brake cable [outer plastic]

offside sun visor missing

Pass 14 Feb 2017 140,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Feb 2017 140,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s and o/s (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filter corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2016 137,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter coroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

fuel filter coroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2015 133,597 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 123,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,252 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 115,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shocker dirt sheilds loose

Pass 27 Jan 2009 101,670 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 97,303 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake system warning on dash

Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,232 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,147 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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X972 NUD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 X972 NUD, 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 X972 NUD registered?

X972 NUD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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