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RJ51 NZP

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,886 mi
Last recorded144,886 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 NZP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 144,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 144,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,907 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 130,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2016 122,058 miles

front disks have surface rust on them

play in inner rack

Fail 23 May 2016 122,051 miles

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

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

front disks have surface rust on them

play in inner rack

Pass 21 Oct 2014 119,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2013 117,809 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 113,221 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 113,184 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 109,520 miles

neardside headlight bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,700 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 103,692 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 99,273 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 99,270 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 95,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,374 miles

O/S/F TYRE 2MM CENTRE TREAD

Pass 27 Sep 2006 80,462 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 74,592 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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RJ51 NZP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ51 NZP, 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 RJ51 NZP registered?

RJ51 NZP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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