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OU51 UXV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

122,637 mi
Last recorded122,637 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 122,637 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 120,835 miles

both front head lights slightly deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint gator deteriorated

o/s/f lower ball joint gator deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2025 120,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (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 head lights slightly deteriorated

n/s/f lower ball joint gator deteriorated

o/s/f lower ball joint gator deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 116,151 miles

front lower ball joint gators slightly deteriorated/perished

o/s/f track rod end ball joint slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2024 116,149 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords and worn on inside edge 185/50/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

auxiliary drive belt cracked and perished

front lower ball joint gators slightly deteriorated/perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 113,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 109,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking and perishing on the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,074 miles

Both front tyres are worn bald on inner edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,542 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,538 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle badly fluctuating (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,339 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 104,339 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 93,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 84,325 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,084 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 9 Feb 2013 74,632 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 70,688 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,243 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 67,242 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 13 Feb 2010 64,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 12 Feb 2010 64,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,713 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 55,328 miles

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 29 Dec 2006 51,596 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 51,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2005 43,885 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 UXV 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 69%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

OU51 UXV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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