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RK51 KZZ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,765 mi
Last recorded218,765 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 218,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount bearing creaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 215,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 206,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 203,181 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 201,043 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 201,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 175,050 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2017 175,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 22 Sep 2015 137,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 119,793 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 107,385 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,361 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 71,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 71,165 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,738 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 63,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 53,985 miles

slight play in stearing rack o/s.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,304 miles

Front brake pads and disc's worn 90%.

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 KZZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZZ, 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 RK51 KZZ registered?

RK51 KZZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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