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DL51 BEE

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL51 BEE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 127,917 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2024 122,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 116,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 116,182 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 110,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 101,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose over rear box

fuel cap not checked fuel flap not opening

Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,724 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,931 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 44,180 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,900 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,980 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 16,975 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 11,340 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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DL51 BEE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL51 BEE, 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 DL51 BEE registered?

DL51 BEE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is DL51 BEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL51 BEE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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