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L3 AUO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

226,331 mi
Last recorded226,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 AUO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,191cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 226,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 210,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 207,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 194,908 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 178,130 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 285,675 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 285,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 278,374 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 278,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( twisted ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside dip beam pattern image blurred

Fail 23 Apr 2019 278,332 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( twisted ) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 272,580 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 272,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked n/s ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 261,520 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 261,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 248,041 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 240,969 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 229,797 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 215,539 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 215,362 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 201,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 189,077 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 189,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

protective sheathing on nearside front and offside front perishing (prevents over flexi of hose)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 176,374 miles

Front seatbelts retraction operation poor

Nearside rear number plate light loose

Rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Pass 21 Nov 2008 165,153 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,971 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 156,179 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L3 AUO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L3 AUO, 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 L3 AUO registered?

L3 AUO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is L3 AUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 AUO shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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