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AY51 JKZ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,736 mi
Last recorded189,736 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 JKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 189,736 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 182,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 182,140 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 178,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 166,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 160,038 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2019 160,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 153,475 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 153,474 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 149,425 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner tread.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 148,930 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner tread.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak on engine.

plastic covers fitted to inner wheel arches and outer body sills.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,615 miles

Front wiper blade rubber starting starting to deteriate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rubber starting to deteriate and crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rubber starting to deteriate and crack

Fail 3 Jun 2016 136,615 miles

Front wiper blade rubber starting starting to deteriate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rubber starting to deteriate and crack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rubber starting to deteriate and crack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 125,281 miles

diesel flap sticky

n/s drive sharft inner gaytor leaking greas

o/s head light slight to left

o/s tyer starting to deteriate and crack

o/s washer jet

Fail 3 Jun 2015 125,281 miles

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

diesel flap sticky

engine dip stick broken

n/s drive sharft inner gaytor leaking greas

o/s head light slight to left

o/s tyer starting to deteriate and crack

o/s washer jet

Pass 10 Jun 2014 112,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight splits to n/s/f and o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,949 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight splits to n/s/f and o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Jun 2013 100,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,717 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,325 miles

advise front wiper blade worn

advise nsr tyre sidewall splitting and cracked

advise rear n/s number plate lamp slightly damaged and loose

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,316 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,095 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check door sills or brake pipes correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2007 65,095 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to check door sills or brake pipes correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,058 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 56,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 JKZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AY51 JKZ, 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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AY51 JKZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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