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GY51 VHR

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,069 mi
Last recorded71,069 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 VHR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 71,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 68,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 67,019 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear n/plate lenses held in by pk screws

Fail 1 Nov 2019 54,813 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,745 miles

nearside mirror damaged

rear coil spring rubber mountings starting to break up

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,142 miles

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

Rear Number plate bulb holders have been tapped up advise replacing units.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 52,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,102 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,884 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,619 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,040 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 45,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,855 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 41,793 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyre sidewalls perishing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 34,413 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 34,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

water ingress into rear number plate

Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,207 miles

Anti roll bar cracked and corroded

Wipers smearing

Fail 27 Sep 2006 31,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front tyre cut - no cords exposed

offside registration plate lamp damaged but okay

rear seat belts not fully tested due to fitment of dog guard

Fail 25 Sep 2006 31,130 miles

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

Cambelt cracked

Front anti roll bar cracked and corroded - STRONG ADVISE

Front tyres going bald on inner edges

O/S Number plate bulb holder cracked

Rear number plate has slight water ingress

Wiper noisy in operation

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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GY51 VHR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GY51 VHR, 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 GY51 VHR registered?

GY51 VHR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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