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RA51 FYE

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,625 mi
Last recorded52,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 FYE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 52,625 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 52,433 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 52,433 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Imbalance of 74% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 52,265 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 51,552 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 51,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,249 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked no cords exposed

accident damage underside of car no sharp edges or corrosion

all tyres close to 10 years of age

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,873 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected N/S/F and O/S/F disc metal dust cover/plate very corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,873 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected N/S/F and O/S/F disc metal dust cover/plate very corroded. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 50,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 49,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 49,987 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 49,048 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,364 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 42,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,444 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,085 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)

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 37,085 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,306 miles

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,346 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,493 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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RA51 FYE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYE, 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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RA51 FYE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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