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4 EGB

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

139,499 mi
Last recorded139,499 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 EGB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 139,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise offside rear handbrake effort low

advise under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 138,120 miles

Front brake discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted on both sides

Fail 21 Oct 2022 138,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 21 Oct 2021 137,996 miles

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 137,213 miles

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 133,150 miles

Both front MacPherson struts, slight corrosion around lower part of spring (plastic covers obscuring)

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside passenger floor slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber plastic cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear springs slightly loose when suspension hanging

Pass 8 Oct 2018 131,327 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear shock absorber plastic cover loose

Offside sunvisor held up with sticky tape

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 119,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 111,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,084 miles

both front tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 23 Sep 2013 95,255 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,877 miles

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge 185 50 16

o/s front tyre worn low on edges 185 50 16

Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,877 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge 185 50 16

o/s front tyre worn low on edges 185 50 16

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,444 miles

o/s front bearing has slight noise

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,501 miles

o/s wing repeater loose

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,504 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,796 miles

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

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

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,277 miles

under side vehicle not fully checked due to covers

Pass 20 Oct 2006 35,252 miles

under side engine bay not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 20 Oct 2005 29,015 miles

under side engine bay area not fully checked due to cover

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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4 EGB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4 EGB, 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 4 EGB registered?

4 EGB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is 4 EGB safe to buy?

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