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AO51 ZYS

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,413 mi
Last recorded210,413 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZYS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 210,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 201,907 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 194,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 194,354 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 194,329 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 189,781 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 181,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 174,133 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 174,084 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 167,922 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 161,621 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 154,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 148,759 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 137,941 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 137,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 113,159 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs liht stays on

Fail 31 Dec 2008 101,021 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 101,021 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 96,059 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 91,728 miles

Need to pull hand brake quite hard to get through mot on near side

Pass 6 Jan 2006 71,043 miles

n/s/f tyre wall slight damage †slight dampness of fluid around tandem pump

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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AO51 ZYS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO51 ZYS, 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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AO51 ZYS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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