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A20 NSF

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

342,178 mi
Last recorded342,178 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 NSF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 342,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 338,101 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 333,796 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 333,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken at bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 329,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 325,885 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 323,873 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 323,467 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 323,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 316,991 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 316,991 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 302,960 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 289,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 267,124 miles

oil leak under engine

Pass 12 Mar 2015 248,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 248,286 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 219,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges but no visible cords

bumpstops on n/s/r and o/s/r starting to perish

Pass 20 Mar 2013 195,880 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 195,879 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres badly mis-shaped

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 168,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 168,735 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 149,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 149,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 148,292 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin and lipped

Front wiper has slight smearing

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 133,650 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 133,646 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 119,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,034 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shields insecure.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 107,034 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber shields insecure.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 92,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 68,563 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A20 NSF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A20 NSF, 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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A20 NSF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 March 2001.

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