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DS51 XCK

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,780 mi
Last recorded156,780 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XCK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 156,780 miles

Central Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play has noticeable play as opposed to other side that has none. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 143,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,481 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 123,952 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 115,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 115,422 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 107,687 miles

Note! both front tyres are worn on inside edges.

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 98,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,115 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 90,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 90,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all fronts (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 85,706 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 79,358 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2014 79,358 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,665 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 77,665 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,143 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,581 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 68,581 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2009 58,678 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 58,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 47,677 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 25,515 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)

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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DS51 XCK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DS51 XCK, 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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DS51 XCK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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