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A2 EUD

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 148,015 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 143,637 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 140,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 138,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 126,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 123,213 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 105,805 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 105,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,937 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,201 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 80,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 67,794 miles

front tyres getting low on tread and bold on edges

rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,085 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,402 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,624 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 59,209 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,957 miles

Nearside front tyre on limit

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2007 47,958 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 47,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 EUD 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 87%.

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 EUD, 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 A2 EUD registered?

A2 EUD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2001.

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