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BX51 XZS

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,474 mi
Last recorded196,474 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 XZS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 196,474 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 25 Aug 2014 184,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 170,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 165,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 159,911 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 155,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 149,126 miles

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

nearside front tyre walls cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2010 149,126 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre walls cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 140,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 140,920 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,942 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 107,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,409 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 XZS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX51 XZS registered?

BX51 XZS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for BX51 XZS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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