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RN51 BHW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,678 mi
Last recorded70,678 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 BHW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,678 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 70,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 69,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,160 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 68,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 64,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,092 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 62,091 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside 1 of 2 Reg plate lamps not working.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,574 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 60,574 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green. (1.8 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring rubber mounting deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 58,627 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition massive crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened coil spring rubber mounting deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 57,484 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,563 miles

front and rear number plates starting to fade but still visible

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,355 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on sidewalls and wearing low on tread 185/50/16

offside rear tyre cracking on shoulder 185/50/16

Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,295 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,872 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 47,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 46,078 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,380 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 40,938 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,112 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

splits noted to nearside front tyre inner sidewall , but not to canvas

Pass 19 Nov 2007 29,912 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 29,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,494 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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RN51 BHW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RN51 BHW, 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 RN51 BHW registered?

RN51 BHW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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