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LE51 GHG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 GHG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 145,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 145,023 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 145,020 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 143,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 142,582 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 139,414 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 149,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,654 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 135,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,853 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 128,999 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,989 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking next to tank (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,585 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 121,951 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 121,949 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 119,047 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 115,308 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,813 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 108,712 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 101,076 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly.

nearside mirror repaired.

slight play wear in rack pinion.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 101,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

nearside mirror repaired.

slight play wear in rack pinion.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 93,417 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 41%

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,324 miles

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Dec 2008 84,360 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 77,552 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 66,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wall damaged but not to chords.! †nearside front tyre worn smooth around inner edge!

nearside rear shock-absorber leaking! †offside rear tyre pressure low! †offside front rollbar insert at inner clamp breaking apart! †

Pass 13 Dec 2006 66,316 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged but not to chords.! †nearside front tyre worn smooth around inner edge!

nearside rear shock-absorber leaking! †offside rear tyre pressure low! †offside front rollbar insert at inner clamp breaking apart! †

Pass 20 Dec 2005 56,616 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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LE51 GHG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LE51 GHG, 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 LE51 GHG registered?

LE51 GHG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is LE51 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE51 GHG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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