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X285 DLG

2000 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,355 mi
Last recorded149,355 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A279,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 DLG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 149,355 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 149,350 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 141,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating on pipe, not allowing a full visual inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating on pipe not allowing a full visual inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 141,198 miles

Offside rear brake binding tight spot when drum rotated (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% imbalance across rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating on pipe, not allowing a full visual inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating on pipe not allowing a full visual inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 135,074 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 135,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 127,443 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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 113,800 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 113,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,873 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,923 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 90,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,272 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 83,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine management fault light on

Pass 17 Oct 2009 74,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,071 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 64,273 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,184 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 54,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 53,215 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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X285 DLG is a 2000 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X285 DLG, 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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What year was X285 DLG registered?

X285 DLG is a 2000 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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