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NL51 NJU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,316 mi
Last recorded171,316 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 NJU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 171,316 miles

Front temp warning light on dash

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 159,677 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 159,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 139,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Strut top rough when rotated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 139,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Strut top rough when rotated

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 117,645 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 101,472 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,215 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,194 miles

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

Coolant leak

both front tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2012 77,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise both front tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,557 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs worn inner side

Fail 6 Aug 2011 72,436 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs worn inner side

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,083 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 64,842 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s and o/s/f top droplink dust covers split

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2008 59,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,267 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,457 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 48,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 43,228 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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NL51 NJU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NL51 NJU, 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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NL51 NJU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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