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CU51 KCS

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 KCS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,850 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 95,183 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,699 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,698 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside & Offside 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 82,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,121 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 68,120 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,670 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,667 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,779 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 56,710 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,710 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,779 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 52,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,917 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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CU51 KCS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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