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OU51 AZL

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,550 mi
Last recorded147,550 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 AZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 147,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 142,566 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 142,536 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,891 miles

Front under tray fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 135,768 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,054 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,054 miles

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

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 7 Sep 2016 122,256 miles

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 5 Sep 2016 122,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2015 115,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 115,964 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking at nearside front brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,231 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 108,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 100,320 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 92,192 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 84,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 70,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 70,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 63,278 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,624 miles

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

plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2005 37,497 miles

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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OU51 AZL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU51 AZL, 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

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What year was OU51 AZL registered?

OU51 AZL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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