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BX51 XYA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,747 mi
Last recorded105,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XYA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 105,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 105,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

fuel filler cap cover can only be opened from inside the rear load area

Pass 5 Apr 2025 93,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,224 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 81,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 79,831 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 79,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect and corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect and corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,759 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 73,748 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 73,747 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,824 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 70,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,026 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,157 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,545 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,114 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,556 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 39,421 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,534 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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BX51 XYA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BX51 XYA, 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 BX51 XYA registered?

BX51 XYA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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