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HJ51 YKV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,638 mi
Last recorded188,638 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 YKV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 188,638 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 180,183 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 179,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 169,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 158,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 158,645 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 149,071 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 136,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 125,019 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 125,012 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

end of osr spring broken but does not affect function

Pass 16 Oct 2013 113,719 miles

osr spring broken at very end but not affecting function

Fail 26 Oct 2012 101,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 101,464 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,319 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,297 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven and slightly perrished.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,283 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 71,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 61,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,300 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,300 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,943 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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 YKV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HJ51 YKV, 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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HJ51 YKV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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