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OU51 EPP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

210,695 mi
Last recorded210,695 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 210,695 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

all coil springs slightly corroded

undertrays fitted

very slight oil leak from unknown origin

Fail 19 Mar 2019 210,677 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 190,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 179,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 169,721 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 159,762 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 149,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 142,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 135,228 miles

Front wiper slightly smearing

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 22 Nov 2011 135,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside front brake has a slight judder

seat belts slow to retract

Fail 6 Dec 2010 129,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shockabsorber/bump stops worn and breaking away

front seatbelts slow to retract

n/s/f inner c.v boot loose and has a slight leak of grease

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,364 miles

both rear shockabsorber/bump stops worn and breaking away

front seatbelts slow to retract

n/s/f inner c.v boot loose and has a slight leak of grease

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Dec 2009 124,059 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar link has slight play

rear indicators slightly discoloured

various small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2009 124,005 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/f anti-roll bar link has slight play

o/s/r tyre 3mm

rear indicators slightly discoloured

various small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 24 Nov 2008 111,725 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 101,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,440 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 88,779 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 79,106 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 79,102 miles

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

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 EPP 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 70%.

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 EPP, 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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What year was OU51 EPP registered?

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

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