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RX51 DXT

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,319 mi
Last recorded152,319 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 152,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame rusty

emlight on

Fail 22 Aug 2024 152,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion font to rear and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 143,946 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 133,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 134,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,011 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 120,925 miles

osf wheel arch liner loose

Fail 6 Aug 2019 120,925 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

osf wheel arch liner loose

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 106,819 miles

EML showing

Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,452 miles

eml light on and outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 99,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on and outer sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,337 miles

EML on

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,313 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,477 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 75,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Aug 2007 58,503 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 58,503 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 52,110 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 52,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 42,922 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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RX51 DXT is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RX51 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

RX51 DXT is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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