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GF51 BWV

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

174,065 mi
Last recorded174,065 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 BWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 174,065 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 174,065 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 173,178 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 173,178 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 171,524 miles

oil sensor light on

Fail 30 Jun 2022 171,524 miles

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

oil sensor light on

Pass 7 Apr 2021 170,134 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 170,131 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 168,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 168,764 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 160,472 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil Level Sensor Light Flashing/ Illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 160,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Broken/ Light Illuminated (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil Level Sensor Light Flashing/ Illuminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 150,724 miles

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Stone Chips Front Windscreen Zone A

Pass 3 Apr 2017 141,448 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 141,448 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2016 136,416 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 136,416 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 127,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 84,606 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 84,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,308 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 60,473 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 52,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,580 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF51 BWV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GF51 BWV, 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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GF51 BWV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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