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LJ51 FNV

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FNV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 148,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Has a small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 148,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kits fitted to original halogen lamps (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID kits fitted to original halogen lamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Has a small tear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 143,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 143,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,693 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 128,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 128,815 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 119,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITS TO INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 110,437 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 110,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 103,445 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,465 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 90,055 miles

engine management light is on

nearside rear brake is binding

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light is on

nearside rear brake is binding

Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,165 miles

engine management light is on

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 8 Jan 2013 83,125 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,800 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 17,916 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 72,647 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,647 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,438 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 68,030 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,092 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 FNV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FNV, 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 LJ51 FNV registered?

LJ51 FNV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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