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RE51 XSJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,644 mi
Last recorded145,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 145,644 miles

Both rear tyres perished inner & outer sidewalls

Engine MIL & EPC warning lights on

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2014 145,644 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished inner & outer sidewalls

Engine MIL & EPC warning lights on

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

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 134,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2013 134,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 117,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 117,120 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 117,105 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 108,283 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 87,922 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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RE51 XSJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RE51 XSJ, 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 RE51 XSJ registered?

RE51 XSJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 XSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 XSJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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