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OU51 RMZ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

177,306 mi
Last recorded177,306 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 RMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 177,306 miles

both the rear coil springs are corroded

both the rear shock absorbers are corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2025 177,292 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both the rear coil springs are corroded

both the rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 171,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both the front tyres are on the wear bars

front brake discs are corroded

front wiper blade in poor condition

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover badly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2023 164,578 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front brake discs are corroded

nearside rear tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 29 Oct 2022 157,637 miles

both the rear coil springs are corroded

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

Fail 20 Oct 2022 157,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both the rear coil springs are corroded

engine oil level is low

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perished

nearside front shock absorber is leaking

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2021 152,045 miles

nearside front road wheel inner rim slightly distorted

offside front lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

slight fluid weep on the nearside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Oct 2020 146,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 142,148 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Fail 8 Oct 2019 142,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Front brake disc in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Tyre approaching the wear bars.

Offside Rear Tyre on the wear bars

Pass 9 Oct 2018 135,160 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 135,156 miles

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

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

both the front tyres are on the wear bars

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,399 miles

slight weep on the nearside front shock absorber

Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,397 miles

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

slight weep on the nearside front shock absorber

Pass 13 Oct 2016 123,673 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 123,670 miles

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

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

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

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

wear in the nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,917 miles

nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,843 miles

front discs are in poor condition

splits in the nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,966 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,812 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 97,812 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 6 Oct 2011 89,361 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 82,230 miles

offside front tyre on the wear bars

offside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,038 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 75,038 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,413 miles

both the rear tyres are worn thin on the inside edges

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,425 miles

nearside rear tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,852 miles

front wiper blade is poor

Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,627 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 RMZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RMZ, 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 RMZ registered?

OU51 RMZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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