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AP51 BWH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,057 mi
Last recorded236,057 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BWH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 236,057 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 236,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 226,564 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2022 226,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 216,181 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 216,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 208,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 208,342 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 195,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 184,226 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 169,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 3mm and wearing on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 154,002 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 137,748 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 13 Aug 2013 128,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight brake bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,765 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 114,876 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)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,926 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,295 miles

both front link arm ball joint boots split

Fail 18 Aug 2010 96,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front link arm ball joint boots split

Pass 14 Aug 2009 82,724 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti roll bar link arms boots split

rear bump stops poor

rear coil springs rusty

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 11 Aug 2009 82,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti roll bar link arms boots split

rear bump stops poor

rear coil springs rusty

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 51,083 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 51,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 44,759 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 BWH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP51 BWH, 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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AP51 BWH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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