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RV51 VJE

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

192,558 mi
Last recorded192,558 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VJE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 192,558 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 192,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edges

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 175,438 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 165,784 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 156,471 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 137,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 126,938 miles

Under-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,347 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 117,907 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 115,406 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,599 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 107,599 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,848 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 95,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2011 77,997 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 May 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 67,959 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,674 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 52,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,019 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly.

Pass 9 May 2006 25,033 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 25,001 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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RV51 VJE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RV51 VJE, 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 RV51 VJE registered?

RV51 VJE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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