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RX51 KUP

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KUP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 131,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 129,072 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 129,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 125,355 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 121,798 miles

MIL / EML light on

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bet test limits just met

body damage

Pass 8 May 2018 115,508 miles

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

WINTER TYRES FITTED

eml light on

engine noisy

exhaust corroding/slight blow from centre section

front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces

under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 12 May 2017 111,439 miles

ENGINE VERY NOISEY/RATTLING

Nearside Rear road wheel slight buckle

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight cut

battery light flashing on/off on dash

bodywork damage/marked

engine/under trays fitted restricting views

front brake discs corroded

slight blow/hole from center exhaust system

Fail 12 May 2017 111,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE VERY NOISEY/RATTLING

Nearside Rear road wheel slight buckle

Offside Front tyre sidewall slight cut

bodywork damage/marked

engine management lamp illuminated

engine/under trays fitted restricting views

front brake discs corroded

slight blow/hole from center exhaust system

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,563 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 109,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 93,260 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 84,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011
Fail 2 Sep 2011

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,062 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 53,168 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 46,835 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 36,555 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 KUP is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KUP, 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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RX51 KUP is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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