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FY51 XUW

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XUW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 144,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 144,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidising. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 143,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Can be removed when rear of the vehicle is jacked up. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure Top of the coil moves out of position when the rear of the vehicle is jacked up. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidising. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,276 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 142,936 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,195 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 140,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,886 miles

All 4 tyres heavily cracking/perished

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2018 137,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear markers

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 137,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside slowest in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to wear markers

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

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1of2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 125,670 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 125,357 miles

Emissions not tested due to eccessive leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,031 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 101,873 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 91,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,685 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2011 71,340 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 60,653 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,653 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,472 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Nov 2009 55,472 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2008 47,920 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 47,920 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,833 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 3 Nov 2007 41,833 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2005 29,177 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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FY51 XUW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FY51 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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