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DK51 PLJ

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 PLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 137,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

dipstick snapped

engine oil low

front wiper blade

o/s/f tyre worn / perished

slight brake judder

under tray fitted

windscreen scored

Fail 21 Dec 2017 137,326 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

dipstick snapped

engine oil low

front wiper blade

o/s/f tyre worn / perished

slight brake judder

under tray fitted

windscreen scored

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,517 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 133,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' magic trees (8.3.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,322 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,304 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,127 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

o/s/r seatbelt cover missing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 118,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

condensation in n/s headlamp

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

o/s/r seatbelt cover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 111,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 111,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 107,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 107,107 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,769 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,264 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 48,264 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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DK51 PLJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red 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 DK51 PLJ, 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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DK51 PLJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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