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OU51 EPK

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 EPK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 158,122 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 158,119 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 153,706 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 153,691 miles

Power steering component leaking at power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,881 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 137,103 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

windscreen chip

Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 129,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on side wall

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 129,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks on side wall

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 125,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,528 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 118,997 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 118,997 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 117,405 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 114,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 114,139 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 105,118 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 95,077 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 94,984 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 79,775 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 71,980 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 71,611 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 57,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 46,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EPK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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