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RF51 YFJ

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

102,823 mi
Last recorded102,823 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 YFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 102,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 102,823 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaitor is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake discs have a lip and are pitted at the edges

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,180 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

wiper blade

Fail 24 Nov 2022 87,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

wiper blade

Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,406 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 79,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,742 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 76,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 74,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 74,280 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,941 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 70,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,310 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner wall & nail in

Pass 10 Nov 2014 67,840 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

condensation to nearside front headlamp

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,840 miles

Offside 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)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

condensation to nearside front headlamp

nearside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,566 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 64,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,200 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 54,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/r outter tyre side wall damage

Fail 18 Nov 2009 50,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,043 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,315 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 33,312 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 YFJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 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 RF51 YFJ, 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 RF51 YFJ registered?

RF51 YFJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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