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NL51 WDZ

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,337 mi
Last recorded85,337 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 WDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 85,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 82,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 80,830 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,684 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,475 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 75,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,639 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 69,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,807 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,736 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,715 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 44,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,247 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 40,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 36,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,009 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,075 miles

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

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

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 WDZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 NL51 WDZ, 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 NL51 WDZ registered?

NL51 WDZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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