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DG51 HNC

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,273 mi
Last recorded128,273 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 HNC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 127,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 127,491 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 127,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 123,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 123,001 miles

Front both brake pads low

Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,355 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2021 121,355 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 112,527 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,424 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,401 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 108,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,122 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,118 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 105,545 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Scratches to screen caused by wipers

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Scratches to screen to the n/s & o/s caused by wiper blade

Pass 23 Nov 2012 103,515 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 98,407 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 98,407 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 94,535 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,350 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,340 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 86,340 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 80,523 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 80,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 75,227 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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DG51 HNC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DG51 HNC, 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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What year was DG51 HNC registered?

DG51 HNC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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