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A2 FUW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

184,881 mi
Last recorded184,881 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FUW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 184,881 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 183,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 181,985 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 180,315 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 178,594 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 178,521 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake performance lower than nearside

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

Power steering slightly heavier than normal but still operating

Pass 2 May 2019 160,682 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 160,630 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission o/s differential seal leaking heavily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,453 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 149,453 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 144,830 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,994 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 131,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 131,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 127,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 122,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake flexy bracket loose

Fail 19 Apr 2013 122,872 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake flexy bracket loose

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,535 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 117,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,528 miles

front discs worn on inner surface

fuel pipe clips loose

Fail 21 Apr 2011 112,528 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs worn on inner surface

fuel pipe clips loose

Pass 28 Apr 2010 107,218 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 107,218 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,542 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 105,542 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 96,047 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 85,404 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 85,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 72,069 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 72,065 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight damage on offside front tyre outer wall

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 FUW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 A2 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

A2 FUW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is A2 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 FUW shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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