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MA51 LEJ

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

85,226 mi
Last recorded85,226 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 LEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 85,226 miles

Coil spring corroded N/s/f, O/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 80,384 miles

Central Rear Outer Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2022 66,841 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 55,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,023 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 53,674 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,666 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,469 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 52,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,135 miles

plastic covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 49,844 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,885 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,032 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,031 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,115 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 30,071 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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MA51 LEJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MA51 LEJ, 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 MA51 LEJ registered?

MA51 LEJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MA51 LEJ safe to buy?

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