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X995 BVN

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,839 mi
Last recorded165,839 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX995 BVN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 165,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 160,968 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 May 2016 160,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 160,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 151,716 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 151,716 miles

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

1 litre of 10/40 oil added to perform test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 142,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 142,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 132,427 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 122,876 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 122,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 117,565 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 117,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 112,667 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 112,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 106,547 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 106,243 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,026 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 99,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 92,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape (flat spot)

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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X995 BVN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X995 BVN, 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 X995 BVN registered?

X995 BVN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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