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RK51 VZA

2001 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VZA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 119,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 117,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,870 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,913 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,166 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 102,164 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,048 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,048 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,350 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 78,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,744 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,598 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 50,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 46,341 miles

wiper blade poor

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,060 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,960 miles

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

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 VZA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

RK51 VZA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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