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LF51 TAU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,752 mi
Last recorded95,752 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TAU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,752 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

oil leak

suspension arm front rear bushes have slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,752 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads and discs wearing low

oil leak

suspension arm front rear bushes have slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,596 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,596 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,730 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,590 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 55,740 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,265 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 40,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

f/r/no plate mark

Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,733 miles

f/r/no plate mark

Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,798 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 34,798 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,882 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,080 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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LF51 TAU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF51 TAU, 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 LF51 TAU registered?

LF51 TAU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is LF51 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 TAU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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