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OU51 FBA

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

252,426 mi
Last recorded252,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 252,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 247,268 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 240,615 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 233,331 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 228,224 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 214,849 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 199,241 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 185,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 166,422 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 136,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 124,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 115,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 105,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 96,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 86,755 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 77,137 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,137 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 66,505 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 66,505 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 54,831 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 FBA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

OU51 FBA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is OU51 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 FBA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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