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LP51 TEY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

220,011 mi
Last recorded220,011 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 TEY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 220,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 200,710 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 196,358 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 177,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 164,835 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs pitted

osf outer cv gaiter becoming insecure

Pass 25 May 2010 148,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake adjustment recommended.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 133,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 133,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 132,611 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 120,411 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 104,263 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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LP51 TEY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LP51 TEY, 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 LP51 TEY registered?

LP51 TEY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is LP51 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP51 TEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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