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LJ51 FOF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,645 mi
Last recorded86,645 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 FOF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 86,645 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 86,645 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,673 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 83,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 80,054 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 80,018 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,566 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 79,566 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,420 miles

Both rear tyres are very perished and nearside is out of shape

Offside Front D bush has slight movement

Fail 28 Sep 2020 74,420 miles

Both rear tyres are very perished and nearside is out of shape

Offside Front D bush has slight movement

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,204 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link slight play

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2014 64,964 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,492 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 50,114 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 FOF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

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

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