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AV51 GDO

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,473 mi
Last recorded77,473 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 GDO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 76,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 76,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,134 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 74,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 71,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,589 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 67,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2013 63,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 60,792 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 60,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,223 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,576 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,358 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,407 miles

both rear tyres perrished on side walls.

Pass 12 May 2006 37,938 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 37,937 miles

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

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2006 37,909 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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AV51 GDO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AV51 GDO, 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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AV51 GDO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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