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OU51 VMH

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,996 mi
Last recorded150,996 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 150,996 miles

front has had impact , radiator pushed back and oil dip stick pushed against exhaust heat shield

Fail 2 Oct 2019 150,968 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front has had impact , radiator pushed back and oil dip stick pushed against exhaust heat shield

Pass 22 Sep 2018 147,191 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 147,190 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability moving side to side (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,716 miles

Central Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 143,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Front Coolant leak engine ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 136,583 miles

FRONT WIPER STARTING TO DETERIORATE BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN.

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT INSIDE TREADS.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,032 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING BUT N/S & O/S MIRRORS PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST.

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEATBELT CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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 19 Jun 2014 121,939 miles

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

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING BUT N/S & O/S MIRRORS PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEATBELT CHILD SEAT FITTED.

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 22 Jun 2013 108,740 miles

WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY MARKED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 108,600 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

WINDSCREEN SLIGHTLY MARKED BUT NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 96,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 21 Jun 2012 96,680 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)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,877 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,459 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 67,460 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,921 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 46,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 46,950 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,515 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 VMH is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

OU51 VMH is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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