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X131 JRX

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX131 JRX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 140,980 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 140,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,648 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 135,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 135,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML Light on

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,707 miles

Front both shocks corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2022 132,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both shocks corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 130,310 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2021 130,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Engine management light on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has condensation.

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,977 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rack end slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2019 123,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease but still okay. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone "A" within limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 103,298 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front bumper lower valance hanging down, Still secure.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease but still okay. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside zone "A" within limit. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,526 miles

damage to screen outside zone A , in limit

damage to zone A of screen , not adversely affecting drivers view

slight engine oil leak

slight seepage at nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter

spring seat at offside front strut corroded , still solid

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres got fine cracks in tread & side walls

damage to swept area of screen,all in limit

wiper blade slightly smeary

Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,312 miles

Nearside Front sidelight slightly dimmer

Offside Front tyre worn on edges,still just legal

damage in swept area of screen,all in limit

engine warning light showing

slight high spots at rear tyres inner edges

some engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 105,106 miles

Offside Front tyre shows more wear on edges,still legal

damage in swept area of screen,all in limit

engine malfunction light showing

play in both inner steering rack joints,not excessive

wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 100,453 miles

nsf centre hubcap missing

screendamage in swept area,all in limit

Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf centre hubcap missing

play in nsf droplink,not excessive

screendamage in swept area,all in limit

wiperblade smears slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,566 miles

damage to screen in ns swept area

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,801 miles

nsf centre hubcap missing

Fail 14 Sep 2012 87,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nsf centre hubcap missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 81,444 miles

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

both front tyres show slight more wear on outer edge

both rear tyres show slight more wear on edges,still legal

minor cracks in nsr tyre tread

nsf hubcap missing

slight cracks in osr tyre tread

unable to test rear seatbelts correctly,as childseats are fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,444 miles

both front tyres show slight more wear on outer edge

both rear tyres show slight more wear on edges,still legal

minor cracks in nsr tyre tread

nsf hubcap missing

slight cracks in osr tyre tread

unable to test rear seatbelts correctly,as childseats are fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 74,352 miles

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

nsr brakes binding slightly

stonechip in windscreen on passenger side,in limits

unable to check nsr seatbelt,as childseat is fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 74,352 miles

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

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

nsr brakes binding slightly

stonechip in windscreen on passenger side,in limits

unable to check nsr seatbelt,as childseat is fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2009 67,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 67,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,504 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,975 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,933 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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X131 JRX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X131 JRX, 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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X131 JRX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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