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OU51 AZN

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,513 mi
Last recorded175,513 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 175,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 175,513 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 162,350 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 162,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D bushes" excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt too short (frontmost bush bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn seated incorrectly (secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 156,014 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank fixing strap slightly corroded.

Fail 24 May 2024 155,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank fixing strap slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 155,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested beam image incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement asap (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off held on with tape (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

fuel tank heat shield insecure

n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

play in n/s/f suspension strut top mount washer/nut

Pass 15 Sep 2022 145,634 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (185/60 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate stuck on with tape

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Windscreen scratched

Fail 15 Sep 2022 145,634 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (185/60 16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate stuck on with tape

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Windscreen scratched

Pass 15 Sep 2021 133,931 miles

Both rear shock absorber cover loose

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlight beam image poor

Rear number plate has been stuck on with tape

Fail 14 Sep 2021 133,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Both rear shock absorber cover loose

Brake pad warning light on

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlight beam image poor

Rear number plate has been stuck on with tape

Pass 17 Sep 2020 127,548 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 14 Sep 2020 127,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2019 124,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe,flexible joint. advise replacment asap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,3mm. 185/50/16 81v (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre tread depths beginning to get low,n/s...4mm. o/s...3.5mm.

Fail 17 Sep 2019 124,348 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe,flexible joint. advise replacment asap (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,3mm. 185/50/16 81v (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyre tread depths beginning to get low,n/s...4mm. o/s...3.5mm.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 112,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.very badly worn and corroded,advise replacment asap. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake flex hoses deterioated

Fail 24 Aug 2018 112,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.very badly worn and corroded,advise replacment asap. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front brake flex hoses deterioated

Pass 11 Sep 2017 101,651 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (185/50 16) (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

brake pad warning on dash

rear shock absorber covers insecure

under body heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,341 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 81v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,488 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 185/50 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear shock absorber outer covers insecure

recommend tracking

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,462 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2014 82,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges, recommend tracking

rear brakes binding slightly

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,357 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,125 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,680 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 52,484 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,772 miles

n/s parking mechanism slightly sticking

Pass 26 Jul 2006 40,803 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 AZN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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