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AV51 VXE

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,492 mi
Last recorded98,492 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VXE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in steering rack inner joint

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,102 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 94,102 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,469 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated C V boot retaining clip needs replacement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,862 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod joint has slight play

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 82,493 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,501 miles

Offside Rear number plate bulb holder insecure held on with tape but working

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,395 miles

NS Inner driveshaft gator starting to leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 67,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,329 miles

front number plate cracked

front wiper blade slightly smeary

rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

front wiper blade slightly smeary

rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,291 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 44,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,459 miles

both front tyres cutting out on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,685 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Edges.

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 VXE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AV51 VXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 VXE registered?

AV51 VXE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is AV51 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 VXE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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