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EA51 LFT

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

78,859 mi
Last recorded78,859 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LFT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 78,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,290 miles

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

Rear both reversing lights not working

Fail 27 Jul 2023 78,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose and corroded

Offside Rear parking and service brake efficiency approximately a third of the near side a repair or adjustment would seem necessary

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

Rear both reversing lights not working

coolant level considerably below minimum

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,342 miles

both rear shocks rusty on cases

exhaust system very rusty

no rev lights

oil leak on engine

various body damaged round car

Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front brake sensor wire cable tis round it

Nearside Front outter gatter inner clip not holding

Nearside Rear heat shiled slight loose

both rear shocks rusty on cases

exhaust system very rusty

no rev lights

oil leak on engine

various body damaged round car

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring not clipped up and cable tie holding plug together (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small nick in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter clip not doing the job as intended

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,717 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 73,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 70,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 70,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,754 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 61,406 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 61,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,853 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 57,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,409 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 54,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 50,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,998 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,862 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 42,862 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,952 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,875 miles

front tyres side edges cracking.

Fail 1 Aug 2008 31,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres side edges cracking.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,439 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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EA51 LFT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EA51 LFT, 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 EA51 LFT registered?

EA51 LFT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is EA51 LFT safe to buy?

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