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GJ51 TFZ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,053 mi
Last recorded152,053 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 152,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear seat belt buckle shroud missing

windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm but not affecting drivers view ahead

Fail 20 Sep 2016 152,053 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

offside rear seat belt buckle shroud missing

windscreen cracked in excess of 40mm but not affecting drivers view ahead

Fail 6 Jul 2015 140,527 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,527 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 137,705 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 137,705 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 125,789 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn on edges

engine oil leaks

long hand brake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2013 98,055 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 98,052 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,590 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 86,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,781 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre has a screw on the outer edge and punctured

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge and near the cords

Offside rear seat belt stalk has the covers missing but still operates

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 79,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre has a screw on the outer edge and punctured

Offside front tyre is bald on inner edge and near the cords

Offside rear seat belt stalk has the covers missing but still operates

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,832 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,826 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on the inner edge

EML Light is on

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front pads wearing low

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

Nearside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism cover missing

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 477,522 miles

offside rear seat belt stalk lock cover missing

petrol flap cover does not lock and secure

Fail 30 Jul 2008 47,751 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

offside rear seat belt stalk lock cover missing

petrol flap cover does not lock and secure

Pass 20 Jan 2007 33,521 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,439 miles

nearside front brake calliper, wrong bolts fitted.. not allowing slider tp opperate affectivley.

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 TFZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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