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BJ51 ZHB

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

194,334 mi
Last recorded194,334 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZHB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 194,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 194,205 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 185,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 177,361 miles

Engine lamp on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 177,353 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine lamp on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 169,946 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 161,676 miles

Slight damage on windscreen,caused by defective wiper

Fail 13 Dec 2021 161,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight damage on windscreen,caused by defective wiper

Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,818 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 146,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer c v gaiter slightly perished

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 145,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 145,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 142,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 142,912 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,345 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 138,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner brake pad worn low

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 130,216 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 122,978 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 120,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 120,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,380 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2011 114,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 111,407 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 102,406 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 102,406 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 89,735 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,567 miles

rear bump stops perrished

Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,567 miles

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

rear bump stops perrished

water ingress into rear no plate

wiper blade smearing

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,862 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 ZHB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ZHB, 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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BJ51 ZHB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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