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MJ51 AUY

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,272 mi
Last recorded169,272 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 AUY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 169,272 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 169,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 157,455 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tracking out on inner edge .Damaged on sidewall

Fail 1 Oct 2014 157,454 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre tracking out on inner edge .Damaged on sidewall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 149,291 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 149,286 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 136,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 121,243 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 16 Aug 2011 121,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,439 miles

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

nearside steering rack arm has slight movement

Pass 15 Aug 2009 96,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

osf inner cv joint gaitor slightly leaking grease

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight brake bind on nsr wheel

slight play in nsf steering rack arm

Pass 16 Aug 2008 85,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

advise to replace front discs, vibration felt through steering and peddle whilst braking.

very slight deteriation of rear number plate.

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate backing starting to fade

Fail 4 Sep 2007 75,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate backing starting to fade

Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 52,193 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 6 Sep 2005 52,190 miles

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

brake imbalance 25% max allowance

o/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2005 51,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MJ51 AUY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MJ51 AUY, 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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MJ51 AUY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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