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RA51 USL

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,693 mi
Last recorded149,693 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 USL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 149,693 miles

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

front and rear tyres 75% worn

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front and rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 138,978 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE ON LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine breather not fitted to induction pipe

Fail 30 May 2019 138,978 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n.s.f and o.s.f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine management light on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE ON LIMIT ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine breather not fitted to induction pipe

Pass 29 May 2018 133,724 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 131,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 131,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure hub wiring not secured (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EML light on

EPC light illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 126,121 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 116,664 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 116,664 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 105,921 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 105,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,816 miles

rear number plate marginal deteriation. handbrake lever switch appears stiff. offside front tyre inner side wall minor damage. nearside rear tyre marginal tread wear.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 90,139 miles

front brake disc,s worn , and lipped.

nearside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,293 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges -nearside very marginal

offside rear tyre worn on edge and signs of perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

some deterioration to suspension etc-nearside rear spring insulation split

windscreen grazed

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,307 miles

wiper blade deteriorated-windscreen grazed

Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,279 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 50,990 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 USL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USL, 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 USL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 December 2001.

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