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FY51 WME

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,392 mi
Last recorded150,392 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 WME
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 150,392 miles

unable to check oil level, dipstick broken...

Fail 21 Oct 2025 150,382 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to check oil level, dipstick broken...

Pass 9 Oct 2024 147,932 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 147,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 146,080 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 146,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished and splitting...

Pass 20 Oct 2022 144,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 144,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,921 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box heatshield loose...

Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,298 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracking...

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracking...

Fail 27 Oct 2020 140,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracking...

offside rear tyre tread perished and cracking...

Pass 18 Oct 2019 138,494 miles

Both front brake discs poor condition/front pads starting to break up

Fuel pipe retaining clip at the rear broken

Fail 18 Oct 2019 138,494 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Both front brake discs poor condition/front pads starting to break up

Fuel pipe retaining clip at the rear broken

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour fitted new 581 bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 137,465 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 135,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 133,932 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 131,601 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

unable to check oil level, oil level dipstick broken...

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,992 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 125,987 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,108 miles

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

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

unable to check engine oil level, dipstick broken...

Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,108 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check engine oil level, dipstick broken...

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,035 miles

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

off-side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Oct 2011 100,884 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 100,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,414 miles

oil level dipstick broken...

Fail 23 Oct 2009 83,414 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil level dipstick broken...

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,638 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 73,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 64,872 miles

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,668 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 55,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake discs in poor condition

slight wear in the front anti-roll bar drop links

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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FY51 WME is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY51 WME, 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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FY51 WME is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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