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OU51 GPY

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

161,454 mi
Last recorded161,454 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 GPY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 161,454 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 161,454 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 159,001 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,198 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 144,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,846 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 120,712 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 110,925 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 110,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 96,896 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre - cracks in casing

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,420 miles

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

slight sidewall cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,561 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking to sidewalls

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,561 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking to sidewalls

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 71,784 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight sidewall cracking (no cords visible)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,097 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,018 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 40,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,325 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,013 miles

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

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

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 GPY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

OU51 GPY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is OU51 GPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU51 GPY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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