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EA51 LFX

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,344 mi
Last recorded113,344 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 LFX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 113,344 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 113,344 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 95,074 miles

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

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

engine mil light on.

o/s tyre wall starting to perish.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 78,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

parking brake efficiency has just met with legal requirement of 16%

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,417 miles

engine light on.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 72,256 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

eml on.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 66,972 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jul 2011 60,103 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 42,030 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,178 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,129 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 28,558 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 LFX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EA51 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

EA51 LFX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is EA51 LFX safe to buy?

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