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OU51 ELO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,963 mi
Last recorded143,963 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 143,963 miles

windscreen screen marked

Fail 9 Sep 2020 143,963 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

windscreen screen marked

Pass 3 Sep 2019 137,858 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake cable outer sleeve worn and corroded inner cable

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 132,156 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper arm hitting screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 125,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

screen lightly marked

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

screen lightly marked

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

screen lightly marked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,791 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 108,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,906 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 101,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

o/s driver door check strap is seized not allowing full operation of door

Fail 4 Sep 2012 95,152 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s driver door check strap is seized not allowing full operation of door

Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 80,708 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,798 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 ELO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

OU51 ELO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is OU51 ELO safe to buy?

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