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LV51 PVN

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

228,462 mi
Last recorded228,462 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 PVN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2025 228,462 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened , axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 223,807 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 215,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 215,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 206,602 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 193,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 193,854 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe blowing at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 188,582 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 188,582 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 182,844 miles

All tyres showing wear on inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of gasses at front flexible pipe

Pass 9 May 2017 173,905 miles

Slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 19 Apr 2016 168,093 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 168,093 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 159,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,710 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 148,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 136,848 miles

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)

both rear shock absorber shroud dropped down

Fail 1 Mar 2013 136,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear shock absorber shroud dropped down

Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 134,609 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 123,611 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 123,610 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 111,298 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 104,626 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 98,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,890 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 81,844 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 77,689 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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LV51 PVN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LV51 PVN, 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 LV51 PVN registered?

LV51 PVN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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