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GJ51 EAY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,968 mi
Last recorded121,968 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 EAY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 121,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 121,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 119,277 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 119,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,608 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2022 114,515 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 112,281 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 112,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 110,159 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 110,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,298 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,021 miles

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

Wipers smeary

Fail 10 Aug 2015 97,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 97,895 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 94,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 94,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 85,383 miles

Front anti-roll bar links worn/joint covers perished

Front bonnet catch for flap catch seizing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 85,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front anti-roll bar links worn/joint covers perished

Front bonnet catch for flap catch seizing

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

Wiper poor

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 74,087 miles

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

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

Small cuts/cracks present O/S/R tyre sidewall

Some damage to fromt number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,128 miles

front tyres worn on egdes

off side rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,128 miles

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

front tyres worn on egdes

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,002 miles

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,674 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 51,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 6 Sep 2007 42,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,997 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2006 30,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front and nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Aug 2006 30,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EAY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue 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 GJ51 EAY, 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 EAY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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