CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ51 OAY

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,507 mi
Last recorded152,507 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 OAY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 152,507 miles

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Seat-belt not retracting very easy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small scratch on glass (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 152,504 miles

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

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

Engine light on

Nearside Rear Seat-belt not retracting very easy

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small scratch on glass (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,424 miles

All brakes binding slightly

EML on

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

Front wiper split

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 142,255 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 130,369 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 130,369 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 121,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 111,449 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 99,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 89,076 miles

rear coil spring rubber mounts split

Fail 24 Nov 2008 89,076 miles

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

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

rear coil spring rubber mounts split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 79,973 miles

Front anti roll bar collar cracked

Slight free play in n/s/f track rod

Fail 29 Nov 2007 79,971 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front anti roll bar collar cracked

Slight free play in n/s/f track rod

Pass 25 Oct 2006 68,442 miles

slight play in near side front track rod arm

Pass 12 Nov 2005 54,984 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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ51 OAY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ51 OAY?

You can check the full history of MJ51 OAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ51 OAY registered?

MJ51 OAY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is MJ51 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ51 OAY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ51 OAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ51 OAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.