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A2 DBC

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

247,294 mi
Last recorded247,294 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 DBC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 247,294 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 246,187 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 243,369 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 240,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 237,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 234,291 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 234,291 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 230,661 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 228,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 224,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 217,211 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 217,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2016 212,430 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 207,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 200,084 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 186,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 169,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 151,147 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 133,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 133,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 116,237 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 98,488 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 98,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 82,148 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 64,185 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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A2 DBC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A2 DBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 DBC registered?

A2 DBC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is A2 DBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 DBC shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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