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PL51 KTU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,582 mi
Last recorded139,582 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL51 KTU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,582 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 136,575 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 136,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 132,404 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 132,404 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,649 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,714 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 121,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 114,106 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 114,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2018 108,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 103,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,489 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 96,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 91,255 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 91,255 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 87,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 82,896 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 78,337 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 78,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 72,354 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,121 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,648 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,201 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 40,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,614 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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PL51 KTU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL51 KTU, 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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PL51 KTU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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