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PX51 ZSU

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

196,399 mi
Last recorded196,399 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 ZSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 196,399 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 28 Sep 2021 196,399 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 21 Sep 2021 196,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 25 Sep 2020 187,185 miles

Nearside Front 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))

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Sep 2020 187,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Sep 2019 181,977 miles

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Fail 18 Sep 2019 181,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pad warning light indicates a fault

Pass 12 Sep 2018 173,417 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 173,252 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, worn low on inner & outer edges & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,972 miles

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

n/s head light poor beam pattern

o/s rear tyre worn on both edges

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2016 159,744 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 159,743 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 154,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 154,767 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,779 miles

brake pad warning light on but pads like new may indicate an electrical fault

Fail 11 Sep 2014 147,721 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake pad warning light on but pads like new may indicate an electrical fault

Pass 9 Sep 2013 139,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,345 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake drums slightly tight to turn at times

Pass 15 Sep 2011 120,736 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 111,805 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 111,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 101,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 13 Oct 2009 101,522 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 21 Oct 2008 94,728 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,096 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 89,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 81,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Oct 2005 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 69,373 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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PX51 ZSU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 PX51 ZSU, 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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PX51 ZSU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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