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MV51 KBO

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,822 mi
Last recorded145,822 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 KBO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 145,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 145,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 141,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 141,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 134,398 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 134,371 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Covering the fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Also worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has various cuts in the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has various cuts in the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Offside Rear Lens damaged no sharp edges or white light showing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area and various hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres have damage to the sidewalls

Rear Exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 129,960 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Heat shield loose

Fail 30 Oct 2017 129,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2016 123,708 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 123,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,989 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator on

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Oct 2013 107,291 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear brakes binding

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,704 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,243 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,235 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,892 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 90,887 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 82,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 75,709 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 75,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 69,303 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 69,305 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 50,252 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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MV51 KBO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV51 KBO, 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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MV51 KBO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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