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GL51 DUU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DUU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 85,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 85,280 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 85,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 84,729 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 84,697 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,486 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,126 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer reinforcing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring insecure both (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer reinforcing deteriorated/starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,200 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 83,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 82,203 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,556 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 77,453 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 74,422 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 3mm and bald on inner edge

slight bind at offside rear wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2014 66,845 miles

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

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

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

front Wiper Blade Smears slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,845 miles

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

front Wiper Blade Smears slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 61,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 55,659 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

edge wear o/s/f tyre

noisey starter

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,004 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,478 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,960 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,461 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,237 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,117 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 20,092 miles

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

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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GL51 DUU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL51 DUU, 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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What year was GL51 DUU registered?

GL51 DUU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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