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LX51 AEW

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

167,097 mi
Last recorded167,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 AEW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 167,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 160,139 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 160,119 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 156,284 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 156,284 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 152,536 miles

Rear both rear shock absorbers very heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 152,536 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes disconnected (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorbers very heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 148,722 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 142,260 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 142,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2017 137,218 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2017 137,217 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,139 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Fail 20 Jun 2016 131,138 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

slight cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 16 Jun 2015 124,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,774 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild insacure

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,666 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 96,811 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 89,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 89,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 81,580 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 74,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 60,588 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 60,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AEW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AEW, 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 AEW registered?

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

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