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OV51 LMJ

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

187,393 mi
Last recorded187,393 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 LMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 187,393 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 179,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf and nsf (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 171,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 167,960 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,446 miles

PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Mar 2021 155,307 miles

plastic undetrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2020 153,333 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 148,908 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 148,908 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf and nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,562 miles

exhaust flexy has a slight blow

Pass 14 Sep 2017 132,749 miles

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Slight scratching on windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2017 132,747 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Slight play offside front wheel bearing

Slight scratching on windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,924 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 112,350 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides iner cv gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 101,078 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 94,964 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 94,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,417 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2010 74,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2008 60,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Nov 2008 60,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Dec 2007 53,872 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 46,743 miles

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

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 LMJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OV51 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

OV51 LMJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is OV51 LMJ safe to buy?

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