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NJ51 HGE

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,942 mi
Last recorded115,942 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 HGE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 115,942 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,045 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 112,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,883 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 109,444 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Fail 2 Sep 2021 109,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine under tray fitted obscuring full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2020 108,268 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 108,268 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 106,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 106,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,570 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))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 105,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,057 miles

slight corrossion to underside

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,372 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,966 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 91,902 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre cracking

front discs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,020 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 76,234 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,264 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,260 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 62,749 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 62,749 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 60,600 miles

unable to check main brake pipes due to plastics fitted

unable to check undercarriage of engine bay due to plastics fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,251 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,956 miles

unable to fully inspect front to rear metal brake pipes due to plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2006 50,853 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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NJ51 HGE 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 75%.

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 NJ51 HGE, 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 NJ51 HGE registered?

NJ51 HGE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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