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NX51 DTV

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,814 mi
Last recorded171,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 171,814 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 171,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 165,560 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 165,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 156,320 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 145,370 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casings

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 145,370 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to outer casings

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 135,787 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

Fail 14 Sep 2017 130,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 121,227 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 121,208 miles

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

Front brake discs in very poor condition

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,270 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 110,805 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 110,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 103,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 103,241 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,001 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 95,000 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 89,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs corroded/pitted/poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,880 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,220 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 74,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 67,685 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of offside front lower suspension arm

heavy rust in both front coil springs

noise from nearside front wheelbearing

Pass 29 Oct 2007 59,003 miles

slight noise n/s/f bearing,cond of rear tyres,damp in o/s/f head light

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,917 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 DTV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

NX51 DTV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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