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DN51 BDY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

37,161 mi
Last recorded37,161 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 BDY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 37,161 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 35,402 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 34,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nsf seat belt retracting slowly

Fail 12 Dec 2023 34,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

nsf seat belt retracting slowly

Pass 2 Feb 2023 34,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 34,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,969 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 30,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 30,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 29,519 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 28,601 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 28,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Heavy surface corrosion on suspension components

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,693 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 26,797 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside washer miss-aligned

Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,886 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,371 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,846 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,240 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,413 miles

front discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 14,037 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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DN51 BDY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DN51 BDY, 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 DN51 BDY registered?

DN51 BDY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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