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X749 EFJ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,715 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 85,393 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,190 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 73,190 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 71,660 miles

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

engine cover + under traty fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,634 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 61,634 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,101 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 59,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 57,112 miles

poor pattern on o/s headlight. lens frosted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,379 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer walls on both rear tyres starting to perish.

Plastic sill covers fitted offside & nearside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 44,938 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,693 miles

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

advise front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,610 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2010 34,608 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 30 Dec 2008 26,327 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 22,166 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,928 miles

power steering corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 17,924 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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X749 EFJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X749 EFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X749 EFJ registered?

X749 EFJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X749 EFJ safe to buy?

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