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BO51 DPZ

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,390 mi
Last recorded196,390 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO51 DPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 196,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 194,490 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on both edges and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 194,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on both edges and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 190,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 190,956 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipes at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 189,018 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 189,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 186,585 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 186,584 miles

Fuel hose leaking from filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 183,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 183,995 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 176,340 miles

Rear heater fuel hose chaffed

Fail 30 Jan 2019 176,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear heater fuel hose chaffed

Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 171,243 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 161,903 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 161,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

gear selector lose on gearbox

Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,369 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 157,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 150,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 143,151 miles

OSF headlamp has condensation, not effecting Aim

Fail 9 Feb 2013 143,138 miles

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

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

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

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

OSF headlamp has condensation, not effecting Aim

Pass 13 Feb 2012 135,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 135,106 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 130,682 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 14 Feb 2011 130,682 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 16 Feb 2010 126,564 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 16 Feb 2010 126,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Both rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 17 Feb 2009 109,930 miles

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

chips in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2008 94,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,274 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 78,269 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 66,716 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 66,714 miles

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

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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BO51 DPZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BO51 DPZ, 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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BO51 DPZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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