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RE51 XRZ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

243,214 mi
Last recorded243,214 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XRZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 243,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Aug 2025 243,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Aug 2024 234,977 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 228,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes starting to corrode and covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2022 221,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 3 Aug 2022 221,306 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 16 Aug 2021 214,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 214,261 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn inner edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 212,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 22 Jul 2019 199,466 miles

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

handbrake is in need of adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2018 179,452 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 179,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 165,760 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 165,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 153,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2015 145,668 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2015 145,668 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 29 May 2013 123,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 109,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2012 109,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2011 92,729 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 87,004 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

clip on nearside inner driveshaft gaiter missing

Fail 18 May 2010 87,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

clip on nearside inner driveshaft gaiter missing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,737 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,437 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 75,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 58,602 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 58,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RE51 XRZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RE51 XRZ, 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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RE51 XRZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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