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DY51 UGT

2001 Audi A2

Orange Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

83,280 mi
Last recorded83,280 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 UGT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 83,280 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 83,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,236 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 69,919 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,891 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 61,795 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 61,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 60,245 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,519 miles

Central Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened infront of fuel tank to osr brake. (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 49,615 miles

Front Disc inner contains corrosion and also worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 49,575 miles

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

Front Disc inner contains corrosion and also worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 47,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,594 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 45,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 42,180 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,247 miles

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,247 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine & gearbox undertray fitted.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,734 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,843 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,530 miles

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

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 UGT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Orange with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY51 UGT registered?

DY51 UGT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DY51 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY51 UGT shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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