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RO51 FMJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,253 mi
Last recorded139,253 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 FMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 139,253 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall however no ply or cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Signs of a coolant leak

Fail 24 Aug 2016 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside inner faces (3.5.1i)

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Offside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall however no ply or cords exposed

Oil leak ()

Signs of a coolant leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 134,101 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 121,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 101,008 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,799 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,393 miles

rear exhaust has slight leak of exhaust fumes

Pass 6 Oct 2007 66,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 57,259 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

engine management light is on

offside front side light dim

rear number plate is delaminating

nearside rear tyre has cut less than 25mm

Fail 20 Sep 2006 57,259 miles

engine management light is on

offside front side light dim

rear number plate is delaminating

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut less than 25mm

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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RO51 FMJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RO51 FMJ, 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 RO51 FMJ registered?

RO51 FMJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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