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DG51 MHF

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,322 mi
Last recorded139,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 MHF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 139,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 131,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen slight scratch in wiper sweep area

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 131,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres under inflated

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 122,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

fast idle irratic

starter motor sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2014 122,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fast idle irratic

starter motor sticking

Pass 20 Feb 2013 115,146 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 115,146 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil low and emulsified

rear brake imbalance

service light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,021 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen scratched

Fail 28 Feb 2012 106,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Feb 2011 100,833 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,648 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling fan does not cut in

engine light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 97,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine mangement lights on

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 86,398 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 82,722 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 MHF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MHF, 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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DG51 MHF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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