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FL51 DWJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,466 mi
Last recorded209,466 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 209,466 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2026 209,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 206,034 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 203,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 201,614 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 201,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 199,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres smooth on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres worn uneven but not low

Pass 29 Apr 2021 197,499 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 195,928 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber outer casing corroded

offside front shock absorber outer casing corroded

rear axle beam slightly corroded but not weakened

Pass 17 May 2019 190,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 186,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre bald on inside shoulder

Pass 20 May 2017 180,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 180,688 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 175,675 miles

Both rear tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.

Centre exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 175,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.

Centre exhaust heatshield loose.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 169,305 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn at inner shoulders.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 166,113 miles

front brake pads low .......

rear seats missing from vehicle ......

Pass 19 Dec 2013 155,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 139,447 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 122,650 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 122,648 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 106,385 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 90,390 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,983 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,981 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 58,141 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,145 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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FL51 DWJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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