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LJ51 DME

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

212,119 mi
Last recorded212,119 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DME
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 212,119 miles

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

nearside front flexi brake hose heavily perished

nearside rear tyre perishing cracking

offside front flexi brake hose heavily perished

offside front tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 17 Sep 2014 202,771 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 Sep 2014 202,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 191,459 miles

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

slight bind n/s/r brake.

Pass 11 Oct 2012 181,786 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 181,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 165,012 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 165,012 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 150,035 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 150,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 133,788 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 133,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 119,088 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 112,542 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 95,991 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 79,594 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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LJ51 DME is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LJ51 DME, 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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LJ51 DME is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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