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MF51 AED

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 AED
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 135,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,610 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS SLIGHT SPLITS IN OUTER WALL

Pass 4 Nov 2015 125,801 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 121,399 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 118,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 108,951 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 108,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2011 105,543 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

wiper begining to smear

Pass 13 Nov 2010 101,628 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wiper begining to smear

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,211 miles

engine under tray adrift

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 18 Nov 2008 86,694 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 86,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 77,371 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,324 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 69,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,233 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 57,233 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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MF51 AED is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 MF51 AED, 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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MF51 AED is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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