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G13 DSD

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

209,794 mi
Last recorded209,794 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 DSD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 209,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 209,144 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 207,923 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi exhaust part (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Flexi exhaust part in poor condition

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 206,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 204,305 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 204,266 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 195,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s brake pad sensor wire broken

under body trays

Pass 11 Apr 2018 188,150 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 188,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 179,517 miles

both rear shock absorbers are poor condition.

both rear tyres are poor condition on inner edges

n/s rear brake has slight fluctuation.

o/s front lower ball joint rubber is poor condition.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 172,338 miles

oil level warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2015 164,463 miles

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

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

posable both front wheel bearings geting noisy advise inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2014 158,880 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 151,357 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 144,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 144,491 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 130,831 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 120,559 miles

Both front brake discs some corrosion

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,559 miles

Both front brake discs some corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 107,977 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 91,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 73,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 54,417 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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G13 DSD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 G13 DSD, 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 G13 DSD registered?

G13 DSD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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