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HW51 AXS

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,282 mi
Last recorded159,282 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 AXS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 159,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 159,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 141,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 102,109 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 102,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 98,907 miles

fuel cooler damaged

n/s steering rack gaiter clip not fitted but gaiter still secure

Fail 29 Jul 2011 98,906 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

fuel cooler damaged

n/s steering rack gaiter clip not fitted but gaiter still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2010 97,825 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 97,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

0/s/r shocky cover defective

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

front discs slightly worn

full inspection not carryed out due to covers on sills

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,287 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,702 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2007 67,220 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 67,220 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 56,393 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 42,974 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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HW51 AXS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HW51 AXS, 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 HW51 AXS registered?

HW51 AXS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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