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CN51 ETU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,174 mi
Last recorded107,174 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 ETU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,174 miles

Both front top spring mountings worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower shock mountings (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2017 107,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear lower shock mountings (2.4.A.3)

Both front top spring mountings worn

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower shock mountings (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,279 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,279 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2015 102,456 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 102,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,563 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 97,563 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,171 miles

Advise both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2013 92,080 miles

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,665 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 69,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,927 miles

engine light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,821 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 44,072 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2005 28,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CN51 ETU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CN51 ETU, 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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CN51 ETU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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