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AY51 FTA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FTA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,032 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,657 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 102,741 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 98,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,083 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 94,051 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 89,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 84,559 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012

both rears tyres showing signs of age deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,592 miles

brake lights working but sometimes not hazzard lights ok but sometimes n/ side not working

Fail 16 Apr 2011 74,592 miles

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

brake lights working but sometimes not hazzard lights ok but sometimes n/ side not working

Pass 20 Mar 2010 69,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,835 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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AY51 FTA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY51 FTA, 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 AY51 FTA registered?

AY51 FTA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AY51 FTA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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