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R4 NRL

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 NRL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 139,487 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight travel in footbrake

Fail 31 Jan 2025 139,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 137,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake has very little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2023 132,461 miles

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

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

Travel in handbrake

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 127,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Upper sun visor clip broken but does not drop down

petrol flap has to opened manually

Fail 3 Feb 2022 127,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Front Upper sun visor clip broken but does not drop down

petrol flap has to opened manually

Pass 1 Feb 2021 122,092 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,250 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 112,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2018 107,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer cover split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks in inner & outer side walls (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jan 2017 103,169 miles

Front tyres worn inneer edges

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer cover split

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,167 miles

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

Front tyres worn inneer edges

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer cover split

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edges

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 98,939 miles

Nearside Front tyreslight cracking in tread

chip front wind screen

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,939 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyreslight cracking in tread

chip front wind screen

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,493 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 4 Feb 2015 94,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 81,667 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 1 Feb 2012 74,827 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,056 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 55,670 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 37,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,260 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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R4 NRL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R4 NRL, 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 R4 NRL registered?

R4 NRL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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