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X973 NUD

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,306 mi
Last recorded160,306 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 NUD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 160,306 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 160,306 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 158,385 miles

Engine And Gearbox Damp With Oil

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 135,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,922 miles

both front shocks are becoming weak

slight induction leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 131,922 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 131,670 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty ASR (3.4.5)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint ball pin shank loose Nut is LOOSE (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Shock are becoming Weak

Induction sounds like its leaking

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced CRACKED COVER (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 116,942 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced CRACKED COVER (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 108,612 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 108,609 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 102,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,121 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 95,101 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

front seat belts slow to retract

Fail 30 Nov 2009 138,211 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre appears under inflated

both rear indicator bulbs faded

Pass 4 Dec 2008 114,217 miles

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 1 Dec 2008 114,055 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 3 Dec 2007 90,286 miles

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

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

both front indicator bulbs faded

condensation in both front headlamps

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front access flap not fully closing

o/s/f door check strap noisey

Pass 3 Dec 2007 90,286 miles

both front indicator bulbs faded

condensation in both front headlamps

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front access flap not fully closing

o/s/f door check strap noisey

Pass 9 Dec 2006 65,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 81,141 miles

both headlamps condensation

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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X973 NUD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X973 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 X973 NUD registered?

X973 NUD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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