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RE51 XTJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,237 mi
Last recorded146,237 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 XTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,237 miles

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 146,137 miles

coil springs corroded

steering / suspension has play

Pass 5 Nov 2014 146,137 miles

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2013 146,231 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 146,231 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 146,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 143,994 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)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 143,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 135,512 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 135,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 135,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,691 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 98,817 miles

advise slight deteriation to front numberplate at time of test ( due to water ingress / still readable at set distance of 65ft )

Pass 14 May 2008 89,354 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 89,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 78,859 miles

advise front numberplate slightly damaged at time of test ( still readable at set distance / owner advised replacement should be considered )

Pass 6 May 2006 69,942 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing on inner edges ( not into centre 3/4 tread pattern )

advsie headlight allignment check ( both within limits of beamsetter )

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 XTJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE51 XTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE51 XTJ registered?

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

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