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EJ51 NKE

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,581 mi
Last recorded144,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NKE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,581 miles

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

osf tyre worn low on inside edge

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 144,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded in general

sill and under body covers fitted

slight dampness around steering rack no signs of leaking

Fail 10 Aug 2018 144,049 miles

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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaust corroded in general

sill and under body covers fitted

slight dampness around steering rack no signs of leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 142,907 miles

wetness around steering rack no leaks found

Pass 9 Jan 2017 140,892 miles

vision restricted under vehicle due to various covers

Pass 11 Jan 2016 130,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,773 miles

Both rear shock absorbers worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 124,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear shock absorbers worn

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 112,270 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 105,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service light on

Fail 9 Jul 2012 99,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service light on

Pass 31 May 2011 92,358 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 76,183 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 76,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,474 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2007 40,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

signs of steering rack leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,054 miles

signs of steering rack leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,797 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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EJ51 NKE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ51 NKE, 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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EJ51 NKE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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