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OU51 HXP

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,197 mi
Last recorded147,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,197 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 147,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter covered in power steering fluid but no evident leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 134,023 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 134,022 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,737 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 118,737 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 108,303 miles

both sides rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,626 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,731 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,801 miles

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2012 88,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 78,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,081 miles

Oil leak

near side rear side light cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2009 59,222 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

steering system seems to alot tighter than normal, after a full inspection of the steering no components showed any signs of wear or fault.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

steering system seems to alot tighter than normal, after a full inspection of the steering no components showed any signs of wear or fault.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,732 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,518 miles

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

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

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 HXP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

OU51 HXP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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