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MT51 TLV

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,514 mi
Last recorded142,514 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 TLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2025 142,514 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed excess blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 138,622 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 138,622 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 137,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

epc light on

Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

epc light on

Pass 19 Feb 2021 130,187 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 130,187 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 127,357 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 120,441 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 115,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 109,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,575 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,246 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 96,246 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 88,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 88,944 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,301 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread (3mm)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 69,348 miles

E.M.L is on

offside rear tyre is cracking on side wall

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

rear registration plate is in poor condition

servic light on

tracking is out

Pass 26 Nov 2009 63,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pads appear low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,978 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 56,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear number plate stained

Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,974 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

pad inspection

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to objects in way

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,253 miles

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

front brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Pass 28 Nov 2005 34,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 34,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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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MT51 TLV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT51 TLV, 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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MT51 TLV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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