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AP51 BWF

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,870 mi
Last recorded183,870 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BWF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2018 183,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap faulty

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Rear sub frame rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 170,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2017 170,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low-67% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x2 ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2015 152,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 152,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 136,240 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 136,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 116,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 108,936 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 98,963 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,515 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 76,335 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,612 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 69,357 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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AP51 BWF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP51 BWF, 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 AP51 BWF registered?

AP51 BWF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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