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LX51 ADV

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,784 mi
Last recorded179,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 179,784 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen is stone damaged on top sky line

Hand brake reserve travel is just acceptable

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front inner wheel arch shield is damaged and insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 179,784 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front windscreen is stone damaged on top sky line

Hand brake reserve travel is just acceptable

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front inner wheel arch shield is damaged and insecure

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 165,446 miles

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 165,446 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 151,822 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 151,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 132,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 132,889 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 125,169 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 124,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 113,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 106,123 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 88,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate needs att

rear no plate needs att

Pass 30 Jun 2008 88,717 miles

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

front no plate needs att

rear no plate needs att

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,724 miles

N.S.F.Brake hose anti-fouling grommet is fouling on shock absorber retaining bolt where it fits into the stub axle, the bolt is fitted the wrong way round.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 55,748 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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LX51 ADV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LX51 ADV, 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 LX51 ADV registered?

LX51 ADV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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