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NX51 DFP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,101 mi
Last recorded279,101 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 DFP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 279,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 279,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 264,763 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 250,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 236,905 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 220,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 203,242 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 187,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 187,657 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 180,783 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 180,780 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 171,955 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 171,951 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 164,534 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 164,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2014 155,295 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 155,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2013 147,122 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 147,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 134,157 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 134,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 125,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filter corroded

o/s inner cv boot insucure

Pass 14 Dec 2010 114,113 miles

front brake discs pitted excessivly

handbrake efficency

Fail 14 Dec 2010 114,113 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted excessivly

Pass 1 Dec 2009 99,576 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,545 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 86,541 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 75,520 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 66,054 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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NX51 DFP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX51 DFP, 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 NX51 DFP registered?

NX51 DFP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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