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MT51 VXY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,179 mi
Last recorded164,179 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 VXY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 164,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 155,246 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 142,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 136,261 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

button for fuel flap not working

Fail 21 Sep 2017 136,261 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

button for fuel flap not working

Pass 13 Sep 2016 130,902 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 12 May 2015 124,479 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 124,479 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 114,739 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,739 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 111,619 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 106,703 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroaded

unable to open fuel filler flap

Fail 14 Mar 2012 106,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted and corroaded

unable to open fuel filler flap

Pass 16 Mar 2011 101,458 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2010 94,863 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 86,980 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,780 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 52,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 52,239 miles

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

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 VXY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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