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CX51 BYY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

219,403 mi
Last recorded219,403 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 BYY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 219,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 219,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 219,002 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 201,486 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

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

parking brake travel may require adjustment

Fail 20 Dec 2018 201,486 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front tyre tread depth wearing low

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake travel may require adjustment

Pass 29 Nov 2017 190,461 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 190,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 181,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Dec 2016 181,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear shock dust cover insecure

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 172,446 miles

undertray fitted

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 172,428 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

front brake discs very worn and corroded

n/s/f brake pads very low

o/s/f indicator discoloured

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 162,943 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Nov 2014 162,730 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2013 157,005 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 156,887 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 8 Dec 2012 149,497 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 149,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 144,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 136,354 miles

Front slightly jumpy in rollers not excessive

O/S/R tyre 2.5/3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2009 112,737 miles

front number plate cracked still readable

Fail 6 Nov 2009 112,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked still readable

Pass 4 Nov 2008 84,697 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,697 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 60,929 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 54,240 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 BYY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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