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RX51 DZL

2001 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

70,757 mi
Last recorded70,757 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 DZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,757 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,937 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 69,937 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 69,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 69,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,175 miles

EML light is on

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 68,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML light is on

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,000 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 66,980 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits See Printout (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,869 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight Bracket Broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 64,086 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure Broken top security fixing (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Carried out adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2017 61,470 miles

EML light stays on

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2017 61,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light stays on

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

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 59,982 miles

eml light on

Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,197 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,912 miles

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,857 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

brake pad warning light on

eml light on

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,186 miles

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

brake pad light on

eml light on

epc light on

Fail 5 Apr 2012 42,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,408 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 39,228 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,219 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 32,265 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 32,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,389 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,212 miles

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)

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 DZL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

RX51 DZL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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