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RF51 XUM

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,734 mi
Last recorded40,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 XUM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 40,734 miles

Front both headlight aims are just inside the limits

air bag light flickered

service indicator on

Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small lump out of outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air bag light occasionally flickers

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,095 miles

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

air bag light flicked put stayed of

electrical switch to open petrol flap does not work open flap manually from inside boot

Fail 10 Jan 2024 39,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

air bag light flicked put stayed of

electrical switch to open petrol flap does not work open flap manually from inside boot

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,334 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 38,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,595 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

various body damaged round car

Fail 5 Jan 2022 37,595 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

various body damaged round car

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 36,822 miles

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

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

slight damaged round car

Pass 21 Jan 2020 36,142 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,746 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear hub cap missing

Offside Front sun visor clip broken

o/s front and rear bumper slight damaged

petrol flap dont open from switch

Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,181 miles

petrol flap can not be opened by electrical switch but accessed from boot

Fail 16 Nov 2017 35,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

petrol flap can not be opened by electrical switch but accessed from boot

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 34,133 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,694 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre deteriating

rear seat belts not checked due to obsticales on seat

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,816 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 31,186 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracks in rubber

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,344 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,674 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 29,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,692 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 XUM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XUM, 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

How do I check the history of RF51 XUM?

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What year was RF51 XUM registered?

RF51 XUM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RF51 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 XUM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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