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OU51 UYE

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

175,211 mi
Last recorded175,211 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 175,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 175,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 170,675 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 166,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,812 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has surface corrosion.

Offside front shock absorber has surface corrosion.

Offside outer constant velocity gaiter has slight leak.

Fail 11 Mar 2022 162,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front shock absorber has surface corrosion.

Offside front shock absorber has surface corrosion.

Offside outer constant velocity gaiter has slight leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2021 158,615 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 153,588 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 153,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 149,790 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 149,790 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 139,628 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,046 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 128,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,583 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)

Offside Rear coil spring lower rubber seat worn out.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 116,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring lower rubber seat worn out.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,352 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear coil spring lower seat deteriorated & split.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 95,258 miles

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

slight roughness detected from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 95,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 84,146 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 84,138 miles

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

Engine management light remains on.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2012 73,786 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,548 miles

front brake discs scored and lipped

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 45,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 38,950 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre staring to crack

Fail 23 Jan 2007 30,687 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 30,687 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 UYE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

OU51 UYE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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