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DU51 ZTK

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

175,322 mi
Last recorded175,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 ZTK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 175,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 166,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 156,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 156,924 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 144,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 137,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 127,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 127,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking FLUID LEAKING FROM INSIDE BRAKE DRUM (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 115,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both sides (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 115,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both sides (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 103,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 99,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,286 miles

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear valves (4.1.D.1e)

Rear n/s and o/s rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear valves (4.1.D.1e)

Rear n/s and o/s rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,085 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2014 89,085 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,097 miles

front brakes noisy

knock at front but no excess play found

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,097 miles

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

front brakes noisy

knock at front but no excess play found

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,896 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 76,896 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine management light is on

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,207 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 65,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded at nearside and offside

Pass 10 Oct 2009 59,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,955 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 52,962 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 52,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2007 53,096 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DU51 ZTK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DU51 ZTK, 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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DU51 ZTK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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