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RE51 YYX

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 69,433 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,286 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 64,998 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside sun visor loose

Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,222 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sunvisor loose

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,067 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 60,005 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,417 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,081 miles

Both Front Tyres Inner Sidewalls Cracking/ Starting To Split

Rear Number Plate Letters Starting To Fade

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,269 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 47,457 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 45,418 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,416 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 43,734 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 43,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,359 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 35,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,162 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 YYX is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

RE51 YYX is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RE51 YYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 YYX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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