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PJ51 SZG

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

60,412 mi
Last recorded60,412 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 SZG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 60,412 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 60,412 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 59,253 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,046 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 58,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 58,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 57,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 56,247 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 56,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 53,236 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 53,097 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 50,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 49,355 miles

Wiper judders

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,195 miles

Wiper noisy & judders

Fail 30 Oct 2018 47,195 miles

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

Wiper noisy & judders

Pass 25 Oct 2017 45,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,403 miles

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

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

wiper poor

Pass 6 Nov 2015 40,942 miles

Wiper noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,705 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wind screen scrached

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,465 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner & outer surfaces

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,168 miles

rear tyres perished badly on side walls

Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,168 miles

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

N/s inner cv boot clip missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 35,538 miles

All 4 tyres cracking from sidewall/tread area & early replacement

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,538 miles

All 4 tyres cracking from sidewall/tread area & early replacement

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,568 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,775 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,990 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,655 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 16,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 16,513 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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PJ51 SZG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 PJ51 SZG, 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 PJ51 SZG registered?

PJ51 SZG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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