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RX51 DYC

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

213,848 mi
Last recorded213,848 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DYC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 213,848 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 212,864 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 212,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 210,281 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 210,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 207,482 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 205,941 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low

Slight play offside rack

Pass 11 Jun 2019 202,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 202,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 197,811 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight lens in poor condition recommend clean and polish

Pass 8 Jun 2017 195,854 miles

headlamps misted up, need cleaning

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly perished

rusty brake lines

rusty rear springs

rusty under body

Fail 7 Jun 2017 195,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps misted up, need cleaning

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly perished

rusty brake lines

rusty rear springs

rusty under body

Pass 19 May 2016 192,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 181,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 173,111 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 164,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 164,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 155,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 143,862 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 131,784 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 120,329 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,411 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 89,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RX51 DYC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX51 DYC?

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What year was RX51 DYC registered?

RX51 DYC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is RX51 DYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 DYC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 DYC have outstanding finance?

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