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X438 EGF

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 EGF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 89,430 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 89,430 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,321 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

battery light on dash

exhaust corroded and flexi poor condition

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2025 83,318 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

battery light on dash

exhaust corroded and flexi poor condition

front discs corroded

imbalance in rear brakes

poor pattern nearside headlight aim

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,140 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 83,135 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 82,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,921 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 81,919 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 81,066 miles

EML lamp on

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 81,065 miles

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

EML lamp on

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,801 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 78,798 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to crack on inside sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2018 75,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres starting to crack on inside sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,479 miles

brake warning lamp on

Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,801 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 58,297 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Dec 2013 58,297 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2012 54,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front hub caps missing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 54,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front hub caps missing

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,731 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2011 49,731 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,639 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,878 miles

o/s/rear tyre wall perished.

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,666 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 41,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,075 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 40,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wall perished.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 36,160 miles

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

engine oil dipstick not fitting correctly

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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X438 EGF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X438 EGF, 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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X438 EGF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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