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RK51 KYU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

154,579 mi
Last recorded154,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 KYU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 154,579 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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 154,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 150,883 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 146,651 miles

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 142,866 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 138,010 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 133,951 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 133,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 130,726 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 130,726 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 126,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 126,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 120,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 120,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,878 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,189 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 103,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,898 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,898 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 92,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber stone-guard in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,697 miles

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

front brake disc's deteriorated

plastic covered sill's

Fail 7 Dec 2011 76,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

35% imbalance rear brakes

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

front brake disc's deteriorated

plastic covered sill's

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,545 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 52,709 miles

Nearside front brake disc corroded on inner edge (not affecting brake performance). Recommend replacement

Offside front brake disc corroded on inner edge (not affecting brake performance). Recommend replacement

Offside front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall NOT deep enough to reach cords

Fail 10 Dec 2008 52,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,148 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,701 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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RK51 KYU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 RK51 KYU, 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 RK51 KYU registered?

RK51 KYU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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