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OU51 FFH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

148,316 mi
Last recorded148,316 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 FFH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 148,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 148,316 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 144,922 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 140,555 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 140,555 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Lower engine cover insecur

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 136,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 136,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,826 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 133,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 128,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2017 128,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 121,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 121,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 117,968 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust support blowing and has only just met lambda readings on emissions test

front flexi split

Fail 11 Nov 2015 117,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front exhaust support blowing and has only just met lambda readings on emissions test

front flexi split

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,238 miles

Dipstick end broken/missing

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated but not blowing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre cracked between tread and outer edge wearing low

noise from starter motor when engaging

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 102,674 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 94,009 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 94,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 88,603 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 88,603 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,958 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 79,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,312 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 66,620 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Mar 2006 42,823 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 42,823 miles

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

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 FFH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FFH, 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 FFH registered?

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

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