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OU51 VPO

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1424cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,716 mi
Last recorded162,716 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 VPO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,424cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 162,716 miles

Nearside Front ball joint has slight free play

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine has oil leak top and bottom (needs attention)

osf/nsf brake discs are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Mar 2021 162,656 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint has slight free play

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipe corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

engine has oil leak top and bottom (needs attention)

osf/nsf brake discs are worn,pitted,scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Mar 2020 158,576 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front tyres are slightly misshapen on inner edges both inner wall have small tears

Front osf/nsf brake discs on inner sides have corrosion but not effecting brake performance

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres on rear are getting close to legal limit and have small tears on inner walls

Pass 14 Mar 2019 149,182 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 137,019 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 122,456 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

emissions not carried out

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 117,392 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,969 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside front coil spring fitted wrong

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 111,007 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumpstops perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 109,578 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

lhr bump stop split

rhf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,789 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 108,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

wiper smearing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 101,043 miles

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

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

brake pad wear w/lamp on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,372 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 94,372 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,973 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

wiper slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2009 86,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside 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)

wiper slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,820 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 78,820 miles

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

outer wall of os rear tyre damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 64,278 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 63,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEVEL WAS BELOW LOW MARK ON DIPSTICK,TOPPED UP AT CUSTOMERS REQUEST BEFORE STARTING MOT,SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF END OF RACK JOINT.

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 VPO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,424cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VPO, 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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OU51 VPO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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