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NK51 DVU

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,523 mi
Last recorded134,523 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 DVU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 134,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 134,520 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 129,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 121,743 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 118,730 miles

N/s /r parking brake is 50z% higher than the o/s

Pass 27 Jan 2016 114,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 101,020 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 89,740 miles

Splitting on n/s rear inner tyre wall.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 89,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Splitting on n/s rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,501 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 56,711 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,782 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 51,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,618 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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NK51 DVU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NK51 DVU, 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 NK51 DVU registered?

NK51 DVU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is NK51 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK51 DVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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