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AE51 DHX

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,895 mi
Last recorded159,895 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 DHX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 159,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 159,890 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light inop

Fail 18 Sep 2024 157,434 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leak from drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reverse light inop

Pass 25 Oct 2023 155,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 155,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 152,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear metal brake pipes covered with grease, or similar. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 149,223 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 149,223 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 149,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc badly grooved

Fail 19 Oct 2021 149,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc badly grooved

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 145,877 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 145,877 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 142,112 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 139,169 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 139,169 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 135,936 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 135,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2016 132,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 130,224 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,038 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,217 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 98,992 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,459 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2012 86,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,549 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has a cut in it

Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,375 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre has a cut in it

Pass 24 Aug 2009 61,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2009 61,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 53,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,436 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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AE51 DHX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE51 DHX, 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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What year was AE51 DHX registered?

AE51 DHX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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