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GL51 GSU

2001 Audi A2

Maroon Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,526 mi
Last recorded139,526 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 GSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

rear coil spring seats perished

rear seats and seat belts not checked

Fail 20 Oct 2014 139,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has cuts on inner side wall

rear coil spring seats perished

rear seats and seat belts not checked

Fail 17 Oct 2013 122,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake cables corroded

n/s/f cv inner gaiter perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges ( advise replacement )

rear suspension coil springs corroded

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to covers fitted

under vehicle floor covers fitted unable to inspect rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2013 122,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake cables corroded

n/s/f cv inner gaiter perished

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges ( advise replacement )

rear suspension coil springs corroded

unable to inspect inner and outer sills due to covers fitted

under vehicle floor covers fitted unable to inspect rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,263 miles

both sides front floorpans bhadly damaged

rear seats have a dog guard and cage over them as they are folded down seat belts not checked

Fail 17 Oct 2012 108,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front floorpans bhadly damaged

rear seats have a dog guard and cage over them as they are folded down seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,010 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front wiper blade smearing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2011 95,930 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front wiper blade smearing

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,192 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 60,453 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 60,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2007 50,675 miles

both front brake disc surfaces starting to wear

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre 2 to 3mm tread getting low

Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,675 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

both front brake disc surfaces starting to wear

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre 2 to 3mm tread getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,409 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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GL51 GSU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Maroon with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GL51 GSU, 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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GL51 GSU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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