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HJ51 YKO

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,004 mi
Last recorded182,004 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YKO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 182,004 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both fronts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 179,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 179,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 175,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 173,525 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 173,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 170,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 167,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 161,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 155,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 148,607 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,027 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 140,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 131,824 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 125,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,533 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 112,917 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 101,402 miles

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,542 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 74,671 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 60,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,274 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,274 miles

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

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 YKO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HJ51 YKO, 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 YKO registered?

HJ51 YKO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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