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K40 HEF

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,888 mi
Last recorded165,888 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 HEF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 165,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 165,175 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 150,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 140,988 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 138,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 134,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 123,833 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 115,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,658 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,423 miles

inner edge wear on front tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,058 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,216 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 71,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 63,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,339 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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K40 HEF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K40 HEF, 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 K40 HEF registered?

K40 HEF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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