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EF51 SVT

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 SVT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,645 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 121,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 120,977 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 120,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 118,679 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2019 118,679 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2018 115,988 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 115,988 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,769 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 110,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,399 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 108,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 105,580 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 105,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,700 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,700 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 98,057 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 98,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 94,363 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,245 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 85,245 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,470 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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EF51 SVT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF51 SVT, 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 EF51 SVT registered?

EF51 SVT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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