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GJ51 EAX

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,757 mi
Last recorded183,757 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 EAX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 183,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

o/s front plastic bumper damaged

o/s front splash guard missing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jul 2019 183,732 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

different tyre sizes fitted front and rear

o/s front plastic bumper damaged

o/s front splash guard missing

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2018 178,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 178,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 176,552 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 176,464 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 170,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 170,030 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 156,721 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 156,666 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,242 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 151,109 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 143,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 143,438 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner egdes

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres both worn out of shape on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 132,940 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear springs rubberbump stops perished

exhaust flexi pipe has rattle

Fail 5 Oct 2011 132,940 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear springs rubberbump stops perished

exhaust flexi pipe has rattle

Pass 4 Oct 2010 120,060 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 107,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 99,002 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

undertray

Fail 22 Oct 2007 89,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

undertray

Pass 19 Oct 2006 80,538 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 72,801 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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GJ51 EAX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GJ51 EAX, 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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GJ51 EAX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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