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OV51 KSU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,887 mi
Last recorded158,887 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 KSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 158,887 miles

slight scratching on windscreen in a and b zones

Fail 21 Mar 2018 158,886 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight scratching on windscreen in a and b zones

Pass 21 Mar 2017 156,370 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 156,370 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

parking brake only just met requirements.

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 149,746 miles

minor cut to osf tyre. rear metal brake pipes corroding, front discs corroded and rotational noise.

non match with dvsa data base.

oil wetness to osf, no visal leak present

rub marks to osf and nsf inner wheel arches, dip aim at low limit, indicator lamps faded.

windscreen scratched, nsf seat belt re coil slow. underguards multi

Pass 21 Jan 2015 147,656 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 143,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 143,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 143,033 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 133,585 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 133,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 124,182 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 113,798 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 113,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 102,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2008 102,141 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ABS light came on and stayed on when the test was started but did not come back on when the vehicle was re-started.

Handbrake travel is close to end of travel

NSR/OSR brakes are binding.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 88,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,447 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 76,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 64,561 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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OV51 KSU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OV51 KSU, 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 OV51 KSU registered?

OV51 KSU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is OV51 KSU safe to buy?

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