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FP51 ZHU

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,591 mi
Last recorded146,591 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ZHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,591 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 145,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 142,189 miles

coolant low

front discs poor

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 142,189 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant low

front discs poor

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 137,372 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 128,563 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 128,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 109,043 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 108,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

bonnet fasteners stiff to operate

service light on dash

starter motor noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2008 99,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,701 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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FP51 ZHU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP51 ZHU, 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 FP51 ZHU registered?

FP51 ZHU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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