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MX51 NTM

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,610 mi
Last recorded131,610 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 NTM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 128,764 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 128,763 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

coolant temp high fan not cutting in

Pass 19 Aug 2019 123,132 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,127 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 105,507 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 105,507 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 104,496 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2015 102,245 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,439 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,501 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 98,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 83,611 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

front discs wearing thin.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,724 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 44,704 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 40,332 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 40,332 miles

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

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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MX51 NTM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MX51 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX51 NTM registered?

MX51 NTM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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