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AM51 ANV

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 ANV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,303 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 96,303 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,309 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 83,827 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 83,824 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 80,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 70,153 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 70,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 64,980 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 64,980 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 60,569 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,933 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,350 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti-roll bar coller missing and nearside coller cracked when coller has fallen out this may cause anti-roll bar to move side ways

Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,112 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)

Slight scoring and corrosion to offside and nearside front brake discs

Slight surface cracks to inner and outer sidewall of offside and nearside front tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 37,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 23,125 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,346 miles

Screw on drivers side rear tyre.

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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AM51 ANV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AM51 ANV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM51 ANV registered?

AM51 ANV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is AM51 ANV safe to buy?

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