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A2 PUA

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,457 mi
Last recorded175,457 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PUA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 175,457 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 170,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 167,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 167,669 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2023 166,527 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 166,527 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 163,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 160,589 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 151,777 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 151,770 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 140,836 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears worn on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 134,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 108,458 miles

Brake pad wear sensor wire broken at NSF.

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Fluid residue at power steering pipe/hose at nearside of steering rack.

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 93,350 miles

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

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

Slight fuel residue at fuel cap area.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,595 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,502 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,430 miles

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

Rear brakes,slightly uneven application.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 70,556 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield rattleing

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,672 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 49,979 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 43,519 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 PUA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PUA, 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

How do I check the history of A2 PUA?

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What year was A2 PUA registered?

A2 PUA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is A2 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 PUA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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