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A2 UXF

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,441 mi
Last recorded166,441 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 UXF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 166,441 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 166,441 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 165,588 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 164,559 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 162,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 162,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, poss wrong bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front slight exhaust blow front flexi pipe

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 160,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 157,955 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 152,488 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 152,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 147,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 147,870 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 139,715 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2015 127,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wall cracked from inside wall

service brake low

sill covers fitted on both sides

Pass 31 Jan 2014 116,202 miles

rear service brake

Fail 29 Jan 2014 116,202 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 107,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,942 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 93,868 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 85,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 76,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,172 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,891 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 55,933 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 55,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Oct 2005 46,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 46,172 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 UXF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UXF, 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 UXF?

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What year was A2 UXF registered?

A2 UXF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is A2 UXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 UXF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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