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MK51 TXU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,374 mi
Last recorded190,374 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 TXU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 190,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 187,312 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 184,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 181,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 177,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 177,326 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 176,677 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 176,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected marked (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 176,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 176,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 176,676 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 174,610 miles

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

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

bonnet wont open

fuel flap stuck

o/s/r brake drum warped

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Dec 2014 174,598 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Lower Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet wont open

fuel flap stuck

o/s/r brake drum warped

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2014 164,933 miles

rear heat shield insecure

washers not hitting screen correctly

Fail 19 Feb 2014 164,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

washers not hitting screen correctly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 148,778 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 148,778 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 140,803 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 140,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,470 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 129,469 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 128,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 118,289 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007
Fail 11 Dec 2007 48,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 92,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 78,070 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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MK51 TXU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 MK51 TXU, 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 MK51 TXU registered?

MK51 TXU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is MK51 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK51 TXU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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