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FL51 DVM

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,786 mi
Last recorded126,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 DVM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,326 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 124,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 115,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 115,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,477 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,666 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,666 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 98,666 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,059 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 88,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front top coil spring mounting plate adrift. pass and advice.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 166,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 134,551 miles

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

Wear to both front tyres

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2006 104,916 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 104,915 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

wear and condition of nearside rear tyre ONLY JUST LEGAL

wear offside front tyre inner edge ONLY JUST LEGAL

Pass 8 Nov 2005 77,510 miles

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

condition of rear no plate borderline

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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FL51 DVM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL51 DVM, 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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FL51 DVM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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