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GV51 EHG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,487 mi
Last recorded151,487 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 EHG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 151,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 147,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 143,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 140,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 139,076 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,247 miles

Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,814 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

Offside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2016 123,349 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 118,541 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2014 112,080 miles

rear bump stops broken up

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,510 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear bumpstops split

brake pad warning on dash

nearside fog lamp lense broken

Pass 6 Jun 2011 94,079 miles

brake pad worning light on but pads ok

front windscreen has very small stone chips

nsf fog lamp damaged

nsr shock bump stop pearishing

rattling noise from osf

undertray hanging slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2011 94,079 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad worning light on but pads ok

front windscreen has very small stone chips

nsf fog lamp damaged

nsr shock bump stop pearishing

rattling noise from osf

undertray hanging slightly

Fail 21 May 2010 88,440 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 88,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 81,474 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 73,700 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 66,712 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2005 52,393 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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GV51 EHG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV51 EHG, 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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GV51 EHG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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