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A2 UAG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,759 mi
Last recorded139,759 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UAG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 139,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,812 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 135,747 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 135,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam fit bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 132,964 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 132,949 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,087 miles

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

exhaust baffles loose

Pass 10 Nov 2020 127,648 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 127,647 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 126,193 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 121,993 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,637 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,515 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 109,230 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 109,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 105,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 99,502 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 98,558 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,465 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise noise offside rear wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,458 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 69,816 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 69,816 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,130 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 63,130 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 55,911 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 UAG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG registered?

A2 UAG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is A2 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UAG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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