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GV51 GVF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,710 mi
Last recorded141,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 GVF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 141,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside handbrake cable deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak-advise further diagnosis/repair

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,157 miles

Drive belt cracking.

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge, attention soon.

Nearside of screen has small crack.

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

Offside Front pad warning wire routed the wrong side of suspension strut, attention soon.

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on inner edge, attention soon.

Offside Rear parking brake cable deteriorating, attention soon.

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than n/s/r. Only just passed mot limits.

Offside head light lens fading, attention soon.

Oil leak engine.

Slight cracking on both front tyre inner walls, attention soon.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 108,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 93,725 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 93,720 miles

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

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2013 90,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,251 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 84,251 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,595 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre close to wear bars

windscreen cracked outside sweep of wipers

Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s front tyre close to wear bars

windscreen cracked outside sweep of wipers

Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,652 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 68,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 59,454 miles

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking on side wall

Fail 13 Oct 2009 59,408 miles

Nearside Front 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)

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 48,804 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 48,795 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,843 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 GVF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV51 GVF, 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 GV51 GVF registered?

GV51 GVF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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