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MW51 BYF

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,931 mi
Last recorded123,931 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 BYF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 123,931 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 123,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 118,135 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 118,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 115,469 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 149,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2020 149,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 105,459 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,482 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 104,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 100,859 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisey (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,085 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 88,814 miles

incorrect odometer reading entred on previous mot test.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,569 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,951 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Feb 2014 84,951 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,695 miles

engine oil low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,980 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,612 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 60,608 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,337 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 54,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 50,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 39,552 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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MW51 BYF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW51 BYF, 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 MW51 BYF registered?

MW51 BYF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is MW51 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW51 BYF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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