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LX51 LUJ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,187 mi
Last recorded306,187 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 306,187 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 306,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 294,317 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 294,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 284,417 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 272,743 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible injector blow

Fail 23 Sep 2014 272,741 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

possible injector blow

Pass 13 Sep 2013 255,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever cover insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2012 247,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Sep 2012 247,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 230,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 211,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 184,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 184,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 156,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 130,827 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW †KEEP CHECK ON FRONT TYRES

Pass 25 Sep 2006 102,572 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 102,572 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED IN SWEPT AREA B †0N LEGAL LIMIT †

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 LUJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

LX51 LUJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LX51 LUJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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