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RNW 75

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,014 mi
Last recorded82,014 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNW 75
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 82,014 miles

fuel filler pipe damp

Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,494 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Fail 7 Oct 2024 75,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 March 2018)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,454 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking, centre tread area.

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy?

signs of a repair to offside rear chassis, But can't inspect well it due to plastic covers.

Fail 24 Oct 2017 70,440 miles

Coil spring not correctly located both sides front (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking, centre tread area.

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy?

service brake 52% close to min effort limit

signs of a repair to offside rear chassis, But can't inspect well it due to plastic covers.

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,271 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre has been driven on flat

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 59,085 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,161 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,851 miles

borderline stone chip in sweeped area of zone A , front brake discs inner faces corroded , various oil leaks , slight fluctuation to front brakes , kerb damage to alloy rims , o/s/f shock absorber damp

corrosion to remaning coil springs

Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

borderline stone chip in sweeped area of zone A , front brake discs inner faces corroded , various oil leaks , slight fluctuation to front brakes , kerb damage to alloy rims , o/s/f shock absorber damp

corrosion to remaning coil springs

Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,604 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,604 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,341 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 41,632 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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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RNW 75 is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RNW 75, 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 RNW 75 registered?

RNW 75 is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 June 2001.

Is RNW 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNW 75 shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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