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RF51 FHS

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

184,296 mi
Last recorded184,296 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 FHS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 184,296 miles

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

both front fog lamps not working

both front suspension lower arms inner front bushes slight movement

both rear shock absorbers starting to rust and dust covers slightly loose

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front bumper, nearside outer sill panel trim and offside rear wheel arch slight damage

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing starting to split

offside and nearside rear handbrake performances slightly low

offside front steering track rod end rubber boot starting to perish

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack at inner joints

Pass 24 Jul 2025 182,112 miles

both front steering track rod end rubber boots starting to perish

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads wearing on inner edges

front bumper and offside rear wheel arch slight damage

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing starting to split

offside front brake disc outer surface starting to pit/ rust

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish in treads

rear shock absorbers starting to rust and dust covers slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

reverse lamps not working

Pass 25 Jul 2024 181,467 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads wearing on inner edges

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing starting to split

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish in treads

rear reverse lamps not working

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

Fail 24 Jul 2024 181,464 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres starting to crack/ perish and treads wearing on inner edges

front bumper slight damage

nearside rear hand brake cable outer casing starting to split

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread starting to perish in treads

rear reverse lamps not working

rear shock absorbers dust covers slightly loose

rear suspension coil springs and rear shock absorbers starting to rust

Pass 5 Jul 2023 181,137 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 179,370 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 178,784 miles

wiper poor

Pass 30 May 2019 178,729 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 174,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 166,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,422 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 158,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 148,259 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of front brake operation .

condition of screen (scratches) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Fail 17 Mar 2015 148,255 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of front brake operation .

condition of screen (scratches) .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked fully due to plastic covers .

Fail 15 Mar 2014 138,788 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 138,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,563 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,064 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2010 73,512 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 60,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 38,639 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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RF51 FHS is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RF51 FHS, 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 RF51 FHS registered?

RF51 FHS is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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The MOT history for RF51 FHS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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