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CU51 KAN

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,147 mi
Last recorded172,147 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 KAN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 172,147 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 167,063 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 164,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 164,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over to offside flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to wheel drum (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 163,658 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 163,658 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 158,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 154,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,331 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT WORN INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 138,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,089 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 109,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,510 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,586 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 58,550 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 43,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s rear tyre is on limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre close to limit.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2005 43,005 miles

N/s rear tyre is on limit of wear.

O/s rear tyre close to limit.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CU51 KAN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 CU51 KAN, 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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CU51 KAN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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