2001 Audi A2 1.4L Petrol · Y414 AGO
2001 Audi A2 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 137,680 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A2
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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Y414 AGO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2022
- 137,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y414 AGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A2 (Y414 AGO) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y414 AGO Mileage History
- 12/08/2022137,679 mi
- 16/08/2022137,680 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 87 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A2 (8Z)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with significant caution. This v
A fresh MOT is essential before any purchase, as the vehicle has been without a recorded test since 2022. You should check for signs of long-term storage, such as perished tyres, seized brake calipers, or a degraded battery, which often affect cars that have been off the road.
Verify the full service history to determine if the vehicle was maintained during the years missing from the MOT record. Negotiate the price based on the likelihood of immediate repairs needed to bring the car back to a roadworthy standard.
The 1.4L petrol engine provides modest fuel economy, though it will be less efficient than modern equivalents. Tax and insurance groups for the A2 are generally low, making it an affordable platform in terms of fixed annual costs.
However, maintenance costs are likely to be higher than average for a 25-year-old vehicle. Expect to spend more on preventative repairs to aging rubber components and seals, especially if the car has been stationary for a long period.
Inspect the headlamps, tyres, and coil springs, as these are the top failure reasons for the Audi A2 across aggregate data. Specifically, check the tyres for sidewall cracking (perishing) given the gap in MOT history since 2022.
Investigate the 2022 MOT record where the vehicle failed on 12 August and passed on 16 August; while no defects were listed, this suggests a rapid rectification of an issue. Ensure all lighting and suspension components are currently functioning correctly.
This silver 2001 Audi A2 has a recorded mileage of 137,680 miles as of its last test in 2022, which is slightly above the model average. The available MOT data is extremely sparse, showing only a failure and a subsequent pass within four days in August 2022. With no recorded tests in the four years leading up to September 2026, the current mechanical state is unknown.
The Audi A2 has a moderate reliability reputation with an average MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 8,974 analysed vehicles.
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The A2's 75bhp 1.4 16v MPI petrol (AWW/AUA/AXP family) is one of the toughest small engines of its era, but Autocar's used guide singles out the coil pack as its recurring fault. Owners on the A2 Owners' Club forum describe exactly the same chase: a cylinder drops out, a diagnostic reads misfire on one cylinder, and a new Bosch coil pack (plus plugs and often leads) clears it. Failure usually shows first when damp gets into the pack area; a neglected misfire will overheat the catalytic converter, turning a £150 fix into a four-figure one.
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