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A2 EYV

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

141,381 mi
Last recorded141,381 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 141,381 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 136,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 133,190 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 126,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2019 98,696 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view part. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 84,954 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 79,496 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 79,403 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 57,524 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 57,523 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 52,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front wiper smeary

Pass 9 May 2012 47,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 8 May 2012 47,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 3 May 2011 41,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 35,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,363 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorating

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

Offside rear tyre side wall deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,782 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 EYV 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 EYV, 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 EYV registered?

A2 EYV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is A2 EYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EYV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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