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RA51 FVR

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,136 mi
Last recorded162,136 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 FVR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 162,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 155,083 miles

Central Front ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Sep 2021 150,552 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 149,899 miles

Central Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 145,207 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 145,186 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 138,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,505 miles

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 4 May 2016 122,789 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 114,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 105,872 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 105,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 97,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 89,578 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 89,416 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 83,539 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 83,539 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,204 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 28 May 2008 57,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Apr 2006 33,664 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RA51 FVR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RA51 FVR, 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 RA51 FVR registered?

RA51 FVR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is RA51 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 FVR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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