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RD51 BDU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,763 mi
Last recorded144,763 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 BDU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 144,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 141,360 miles

E.M light on at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

oil leak

parking brake travel long

Fail 19 Jan 2015 141,360 miles

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

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

E.M light on at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

oil leak

parking brake travel long

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,184 miles

engine mil lamp staying on.battery warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 110,812 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,211 miles

Both front brake disks are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,474 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 76,894 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,894 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,773 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 67,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,771 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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RD51 BDU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RD51 BDU, 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 RD51 BDU registered?

RD51 BDU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is RD51 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD51 BDU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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