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X197 ROA

2000 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,439 mi
Last recorded128,439 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 ROA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,439 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 117,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 117,679 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)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,871 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

presenter adviced

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,871 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

presenter adviced

Pass 10 May 2014 101,664 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 101,664 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 93,790 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 93,784 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 86,361 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 86,361 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,017 miles

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Fail 1 Apr 2011 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 70,687 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 65,953 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 59,865 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 53,489 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 53,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 51,004 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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X197 ROA is a 2000 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X197 ROA, 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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X197 ROA is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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