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RA51 HKZ

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,334 mi
Last recorded173,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 HKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 173,334 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY - CAUSED BY BALL JOINT FAILURE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTABLE LEAK(S) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTABLE LEAK(S) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 173,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO EXPOSING PLY - CAUSED BY BALL JOINT FAILURE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTABLE LEAK(S) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NOTABLE LEAK(S) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Single blade providing satisfactory screen clearance (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated at centre strut mounting point

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated at centre strut mounting point

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 154,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Single blade providing satisfactory screen clearance (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated at centre strut mounting point

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Flexible brake hose badly deteriorated at centre strut mounting point

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,367 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 136,367 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 129,500 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 129,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel flap not working, unable to fully assess fuel cap and seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding & unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out on inner edge - ply [very nearly cords] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out inner edge - cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 129,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Clutch defective

Engine oil level dipstick broken

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cords not quite exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Braking up. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,785 miles

front brake pad wire snapped

front wiper arm touching windscreen

Fail 24 Apr 2017 121,785 miles

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

front brake pad wire snapped

front wiper arm touching windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,090 miles

Both rear coil spring mounting rubbers missing/deteriorated

Offside front tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,692 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 90,262 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,262 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,196 miles

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine undertray insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2010 83,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

1 litre engine oil required for emissions test

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

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)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine undertray insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,938 miles

temporary repair carried out to front anti roll bar

Fail 31 Jul 2009 75,937 miles

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

temporary repair carried out to front anti roll bar

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,059 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 58,539 miles

advise side movement in hand brake lever

Pass 19 May 2006 49,913 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 HKZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HKZ, 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 HKZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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