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LJ51 DXD

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

210,766 mi
Last recorded210,766 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 DXD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 210,766 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 210,766 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres low on tread

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2016 196,263 miles

Front Oil leak ()

front windscreen condition

fuel flap broken

Fail 1 Sep 2016 196,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Oil leak ()

front windscreen condition

fuel flap broken

Pass 30 Jul 2015 182,510 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine oil dipstick broken at end

windscreen scratched o/s

Fail 16 Jul 2015 182,038 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing inner edges

engine oil dipstick broken at end

Pass 17 Jul 2014 169,873 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 169,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 158,867 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 158,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 131,412 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 131,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 113,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 113,383 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 86,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 70,897 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 70,805 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 33,230 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 DXD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ51 DXD registered?

LJ51 DXD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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