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AP51 JHJ

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,141 mi
Last recorded181,141 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 181,141 miles

both rear shock absorber dust gaiters deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2019 180,220 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 180,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 175,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 175,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 May 2017 174,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 168,422 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 168,422 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 160,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 152,857 miles

Both rear shock absorbers protective covers broken

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 152,684 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both rear shock absorbers protective covers broken

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 146,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 138,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 130,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 111,512 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 101,088 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 91,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 91,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,070 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 79,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear damper bump stop perished

off side rear tyre tread slight distortion

slight discolouration of rear number plate

Fail 30 Aug 2006 79,060 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear bump stop perished

off side rear tyre tread slight distortion

slight discolouration of rear number plate

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 JHJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP51 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

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

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