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A2 XUY

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,818 mi
Last recorded56,818 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XUY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,807 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter seeping grease

Pass 5 Jan 2023 49,194 miles

Engine light on.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,841 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 46,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter seeping grease.

Fail 19 Jan 2021 45,197 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter seeping grease.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 44,135 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 43,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 40,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 37,269 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 28,404 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,247 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks at outer tread edge. (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,028 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 14,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 14,694 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,107 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 14,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 13,366 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 12,660 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,699 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 10,398 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 9,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 7,973 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 6,272 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 XUY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

A2 XUY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is A2 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 XUY shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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