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CX51 BYW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 106,035 miles

Offside Front tyre edge worn

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres misshaped(temp repair o/s/r)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front tyre edge worn

Oil leak ()

Rear both rear tyres misshaped(temp repair o/s/r)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,393 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 99,393 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer side wall worn

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre outer side wall worn

Fail 20 Nov 2015 91,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Nov 2014 85,311 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 85,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,520 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,793 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,793 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 75,023 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,458 miles

Large undertrays fitted veiw restricted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 67,390 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 67,398 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 63,006 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,613 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,582 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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CX51 BYW 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 63.2%.

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 CX51 BYW, 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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CX51 BYW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 BYW safe to buy?

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