2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Audi A2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,066 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,066 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.3%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.6%
  2. Lights & electrics26.5%
  3. Suspension25.5%
  4. Emissions & leaks12.7%
  5. Body & chassis8.7%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Audi A2?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2001 Audi A2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,066 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Audi A2?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Audi A2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).