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MJ51 AVO

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

173,149 mi
Last recorded173,149 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 AVO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 173,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 172,667 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 172,149 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 171,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 170,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 165,802 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 162,586 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 162,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 151,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 151,392 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 151,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,317 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2018 146,317 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 144,582 miles

Both front lower ball joint gators perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 144,572 miles

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

Both front lower ball joint gators perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 141,212 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 134,857 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 2 Jan 2015 134,846 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 112,678 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 112,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,748 miles

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear doors do not open from inside or out

Fail 19 Dec 2011 100,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

rear doors do not open from inside or out

Pass 6 Apr 2010 83,320 miles

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

front tyres egding off

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,924 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 70,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,843 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 45,586 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,173 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 39,171 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,598 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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MJ51 AVO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 AVO, 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 MJ51 AVO registered?

MJ51 AVO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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