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LY51 LBP

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

234,070 mi
Last recorded234,070 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 LBP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 234,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 199,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 189,853 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2017 175,107 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2017 175,107 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 139,838 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 126,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 112,947 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 104,842 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 104,751 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,683 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 84,772 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 73,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 59,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level just above minimum

os front tyre worn

os ns front discs and pads worn

os rear tyre nailed

plastic sill covers,under trays fitted

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 LBP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY51 LBP registered?

LY51 LBP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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