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LF51 TGJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,358 mi
Last recorded141,358 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 TGJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty)(struggled to meet Emission limits (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 141,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty)(struggled to meet Emission limits (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 141,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has splits on outer side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has splits on inside and outside side walls. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak from engine area.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt stalk/latch area plastic cover missing.

Oil leak from engine area.

Parking brake efficency low and travel on lever long.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,351 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2014 107,494 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot not opening inspection done from inside vehicle

engine oil leak

nsf door mirror req attention

osr seat belt buckle damaged but working ok

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,494 miles

boot not opening inspection done from inside vehicle

engine oil leak

nsf door mirror req attention

osr seat belt buckle damaged but working ok

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2013 104,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 104,859 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 101,343 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 101,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 95,001 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 87,358 miles

damage to front floors

nearside rear brake slower coming on than offside rear.

noise on starting

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,741 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

front discs wearing

service light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,419 miles

exhaust corroded

front washers poor needs attention

slight rear brake inbalance close to limit needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,247 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2006 54,365 miles

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2006 54,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2006 54,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,204 miles

Offside rear tail lamp is slightly damaged

Rear number plate is slightly deteriated

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 TGJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF51 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

LF51 TGJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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