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PN51 CMV

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

162,541 mi
Last recorded162,541 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 CMV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 162,541 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 152,038 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 147,204 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 147,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 144,807 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 142,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Nearside sill cover damaged

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

covers on sills

Pass 31 May 2017 140,028 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Front fog light missing N/S/F

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Plastic covers on sills, sill covers damaged n/s and o/s

Slight oil leak

hand brake leaver high

near side front camber angle looks incorrect

Fail 30 May 2017 140,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Front fog light missing N/S/F

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Plastic covers on sills, sill covers damaged n/s and o/s

Slight oil leak

hand brake leaver high

Pass 23 Jan 2016 132,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 130,876 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 130,876 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 124,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine is noisey

Fail 29 Oct 2013 116,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine is noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2012 106,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 106,639 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 86,923 miles

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 8 Nov 2010 86,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,877 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,370 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,952 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 65,952 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 58,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 53,666 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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PN51 CMV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PN51 CMV, 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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PN51 CMV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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