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OU51 AEB

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,760 mi
Last recorded168,760 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AEB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 168,760 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective the lenses are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 168,759 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front lenses are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 167,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

No obligatory front fog lamp bulb are not compatible

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 167,070 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped head lamp,both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

No obligatory front fog lamp bulb are not compatible

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 165,438 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 165,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 159,188 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 159,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 154,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 150,762 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 149,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 147,499 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 147,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,498 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 141,727 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 141,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,741 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 105,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 101,085 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 96,642 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 77,418 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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OU51 AEB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OU51 AEB, 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

How do I check the history of OU51 AEB?

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What year was OU51 AEB registered?

OU51 AEB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is OU51 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 AEB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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