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HF51 MKO

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

182,564 mi
Last recorded182,564 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 MKO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 182,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 182,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 162,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 162,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 145,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 114,188 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats and seat belt buckles missing

Fail 1 Jul 2022 114,187 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats and seat belt buckles missing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 90,708 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 90,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus movement (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 83,404 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 83,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,813 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 80,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,795 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 71,365 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,365 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,320 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,621 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 65,621 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 56,871 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,895 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 30,168 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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HF51 MKO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HF51 MKO, 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 HF51 MKO registered?

HF51 MKO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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