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AK51 GMG

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,452 mi
Last recorded188,452 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GMG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 188,452 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Aug 2016 188,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 177,532 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 167,823 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 167,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 155,972 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 155,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 144,972 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 138,013 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 137,980 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 129,534 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 120,155 miles

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 120,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 111,831 miles

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

o/s n/s front brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,521 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT No PLATE POOR

Pass 24 Aug 2006 83,074 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 83,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR No PLATE GETTING POOR

Pass 18 Aug 2005 63,169 miles

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

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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AK51 GMG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AK51 GMG, 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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AK51 GMG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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