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LY51 EKN

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,953 mi
Last recorded116,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EKN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 116,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,474 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 106,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 88,963 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,601 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 85,601 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 79,517 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 71,701 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2010 71,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,900 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is worn to wear bar on outside ( not illegal)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 60,741 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre is worn to wear bar on outside ( not illegal)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,504 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 45,962 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 33,039 miles

NSF tyre cut not to plye †

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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LY51 EKN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LY51 EKN, 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 LY51 EKN registered?

LY51 EKN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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