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BJ51 ODL

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,268 mi
Last recorded138,268 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ODL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,268 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 138,148 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 126,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 118,892 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 118,540 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 114,956 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

engine and under body covers

Fail 20 Nov 2018 114,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill cover

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

Offside Outer sill cover

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,687 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 10 Nov 2017 109,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer sill cover

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,095 miles

Sill And Under Body Covers

Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Sill And Under Body Covers

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

corrosion to offside rear coil spring

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2014 90,547 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

corrosion to offside rear coil spring

offside front bumper damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2013 83,931 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 83,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,097 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 76,097 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both inner cv boots slightly leaking

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,850 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 63,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 56,521 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 56,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 54,925 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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BJ51 ODL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BJ51 ODL, 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 BJ51 ODL registered?

BJ51 ODL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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