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DY51 MHX

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,594 mi
Last recorded176,594 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MHX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 176,594 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 176,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 170,421 miles

Brake fluid over full and looks like it is in need of changing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 28 Jun 2019 170,421 miles

Brake fluid over full and looks like it is in need of changing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 165,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 165,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 155,780 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 155,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 140,398 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 140,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 136,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 126,705 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 116,273 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,523 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,535 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,157 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 76,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,555 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,391 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,484 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 56,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,358 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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DY51 MHX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY51 MHX, 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 DY51 MHX registered?

DY51 MHX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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