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MJ51 HRA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,023 mi
Last recorded158,023 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 HRA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 158,023 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front brake caliper damp with fluid no leaks found

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 153,860 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2023 151,903 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 151,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,911 miles

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

warning light on dash

Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

n/s/f flexi hose insecure

warning light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2020 140,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 140,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,821 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,769 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 133,769 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 131,399 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 131,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 129,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 129,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 123,564 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 123,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,935 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Oct 2011 95,182 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 95,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

excessive free travel in handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,677 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 62,410 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,760 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,760 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,638 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,572 miles

advise rear tyres very low on edges †advise nail in n/s/r tyre 185/50/16

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 HRA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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