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MV51 WLB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,849 mi
Last recorded126,849 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 WLB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 126,849 miles

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 126,849 miles

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

OIL LEAK PRESENT

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 122,464 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 122,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 118,033 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 118,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 112,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 107,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 95,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear shocks rusty

exhaust rusty

n/s/f inner cv boot split

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

o/s/f inner cv boot clip missing

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall perishing

rear coil sprin gs rusty

reverse light not working

slight poil leak from back of engine

Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,310 miles

OS headlight adjuster (inside car) doesn't work

OSR brake binding slightly

both rear shocker covers have dropped

both rear tyres are cracking on the tread

dip stick broken

Fail 9 Oct 2009 82,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OS headlight adjuster (inside car) doesn't work

OSR brake binding slightly

both rear shocker covers have dropped

both rear tyres are cracking on the tread

dip stick broken

Pass 4 Sep 2008 147,467 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 147,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 118,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 94,507 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 WLB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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