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OU51 VMG

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 123,965 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2018 123,965 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper insecure

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 119,429 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Front registration number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,876 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 28 Jan 2014 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,332 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,497 miles

o/s/r brakes slightly grabbing

Fail 3 Feb 2012 80,826 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust clamp broken in the rear

Pass 3 Feb 2012 80,826 miles

exhaust clamp broken in the rear

Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,166 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 55,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 40,201 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 VMG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

OU51 VMG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is OU51 VMG safe to buy?

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