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DX51 XAT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

138,107 mi
Last recorded138,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 138,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 136,104 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 134,389 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,537 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 109,491 miles

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 19 Oct 2020 95,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,739 miles

nsf head light starting to mist up

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 51,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 37,200 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge advise tracking

Pass 2 Sep 2015 23,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,865 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 20,865 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 19,646 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 19,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti roll bar slighty correded and brushes slighty worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 19,383 miles

front anti roll bar slighty correded and brushes slighty worn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,024 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 14,598 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 9,392 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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DX51 XAT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DX51 XAT, 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 DX51 XAT registered?

DX51 XAT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is DX51 XAT safe to buy?

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