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RX51 DWW

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,607 mi
Last recorded128,607 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DWW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 128,607 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,394 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 105,817 miles

Front Undertray Insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,817 miles

Front Undertray Insecure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,849 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in the tread surfaces

Both rear tyres side walls cracked

Engine undertray damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,840 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres cracked in the tread surfaces

Both rear tyres side walls cracked

Engine management light on dash

Engine undertray damaged

Front damage to windscreen from front wiper

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,841 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

wiper damage to screen

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 96,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,249 miles

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

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

child seat fitted at nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,272 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake has only just met the required park brake efficiency, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

windsreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,494 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 13 Jul 2011 84,493 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 8 Jul 2010 80,417 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 76,952 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

seepage of grease from both front c.v.gaiters

Fail 30 Jun 2009 76,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake wear indicator warning light on

front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated

seepage of grease from both front c.v. gaiters

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,415 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 69,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 63,659 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 63,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished

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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RX51 DWW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RX51 DWW, 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 RX51 DWW registered?

RX51 DWW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is RX51 DWW safe to buy?

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