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X173 CDM

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,965 mi
Last recorded132,965 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX173 CDM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 132,965 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 132,965 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 132,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

some age related corrosion to rear axle beam and rear shock absorbers

Pass 1 May 2024 130,405 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 130,370 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 130,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component boot wet (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides weak (5.3.2 (d))

Rear heat shield insecure

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 117,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal shaft has play. (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Back box heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 117,930 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Slice in sidewall inner also. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Internal shaft has play. (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Back box heat shield loose.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end of centre section corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,497 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 96,497 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 90,618 miles

Nearside Rear parking and service braking reduced efficiency brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all axle pipes plastic coating blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

nsr brake binds slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2018 84,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsr brake binds slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,963 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft nut damaged

brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 10 Jan 2017 81,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft nut damaged

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,540 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

oil level low on arrival

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 68,435 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,311 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 64,374 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,382 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 58,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,065 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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X173 CDM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X173 CDM, 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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X173 CDM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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