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MX51 YLO

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,345 mi
Last recorded141,345 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 YLO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,345 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,845 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

wind screen damaged/ scored zone a

Fail 13 Oct 2020 139,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cord showing (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

wind screen damaged/ scored zone a

Pass 19 Jun 2019 135,684 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 135,684 miles

Road wheel fixing missing One on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 132,917 miles

Engine management light on-a failure from 20th May 2018

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 130,792 miles

Offside Front suspension noisy, no faults found

starter motor noisy

Pass 21 Jan 2016 127,270 miles

Both rear tyres very badly perished

Fail 21 Jan 2016 127,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres very badly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 120,825 miles

engine management lighht on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,132 miles

Fuel filler flap does not close

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 118,132 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel filler flap does not close

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 114,178 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 114,176 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,907 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 86,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2009 86,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 77,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2007 66,289 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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MX51 YLO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MX51 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

MX51 YLO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 October 2001.

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