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AF51 UMZ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,622 mi
Last recorded174,622 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 UMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 174,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 174,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 165,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,823 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 159,772 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear seat belts cannot be checked at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,775 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 140,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deforming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 140,194 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))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged deforming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 114,250 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 114,250 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 104,394 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge badly 0mm.. not yet showing cord

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper smears screen slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,951 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper smears screen slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,988 miles

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

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

wiper smears screen slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,940 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 78,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 55,722 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 26,820 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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AF51 UMZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF51 UMZ, 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 AF51 UMZ registered?

AF51 UMZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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