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RA51 GPE

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,425 mi
Last recorded194,425 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GPE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 194,425 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 191,142 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 188,326 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 188,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 185,363 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 181,538 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 178,541 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both collors broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nsr seat missing at time of test

Pass 13 Aug 2019 175,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 175,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 170,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2018 170,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,573 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both bump stops fallen down

Fail 1 Aug 2017 164,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads low

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear both bump stops fallen down

Pass 8 Aug 2016 157,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 157,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,670 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN (LIPPED).

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED (REAR SEATS MISSING AT TIME OF TEST).

Pass 14 Jul 2014 144,135 miles

front wiper blade noisey

off side rear seat belt not checked due to off side rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 11 Jul 2014 144,103 miles

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

front wiper blade noisey

off side rear seat belt not checked due to off side rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 130,076 miles

unable to check rear seat belt due to seats missing at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2011 121,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 121,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 114,107 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2009 106,171 miles

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 74,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 GPE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RA51 GPE, 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 GPE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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