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HJ51 PPV

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,787 mi
Last recorded158,787 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 PPV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 158,787 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 154,584 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 154,584 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 154,289 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Aug 2023 154,287 miles

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

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Sep 2022 150,702 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2021 148,309 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 145,700 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2019 143,920 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Sep 2019 143,918 miles

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2018 141,058 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,729 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,815 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 31 Aug 2016 134,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,715 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,715 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 15 Sep 2015 131,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 126,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 126,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 123,461 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 120,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 117,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 113,862 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 111,160 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 108,476 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 107,123 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 107,123 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 101,774 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

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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HJ51 PPV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ51 PPV, 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 HJ51 PPV registered?

HJ51 PPV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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