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NH51 NHU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

171,952 mi
Last recorded171,952 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH51 NHU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 171,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 171,952 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 161,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 161,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 160,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2020 160,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2019 156,509 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 153,485 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2016 151,371 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2016 151,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 132,749 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 132,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 125,742 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 123,020 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 123,020 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,716 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 117,716 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2010 106,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 106,987 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres becoming low on edges

pad warning loom broken

service light on

Fail 27 Nov 2009 96,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres becoming low on edges

pad warning loom broken

service light on

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 88,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,702 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,377 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 54,883 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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NH51 NHU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 NH51 NHU, 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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NH51 NHU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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