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HY51 VXW

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,893 mi
Last recorded158,893 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VXW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 158,893 miles

n/s/f tyre cut

Pass 11 Jul 2016 152,415 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 152,415 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 149,571 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 149,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 146,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer has one bracket broken

Fail 19 Jun 2014 146,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer has one bracket broken

Pass 29 Jun 2013 129,375 miles

(both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge)

(exhaust bracket snapped)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,705 miles

exhaust mounting broken off, system still surported

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage, tyre flat at time of test, inflated

Fail 25 Jun 2012 109,705 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting broken off, system still surported

o/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage, tyre flat at time of test, inflated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,252 miles

front discs corroded should replace soon

front wiper blade slightly smearing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

hand brake has slightly excesve play

near side and of side rear tyres perished ,, advise change soon

Fail 15 Jul 2011 91,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front discs corroded should replace soon

front wiper blade slightly smearing

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

hand brake has slightly excesve play

near side and of side rear tyres perished ,, advise change soon

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,841 miles

Front wiper blade poor

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 66,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,646 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,728 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 40,853 miles

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

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

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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HY51 VXW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HY51 VXW, 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 HY51 VXW registered?

HY51 VXW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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