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RX51 LGW

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,573 mi
Last recorded117,573 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 117,573 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2015 117,569 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated between treads

Offside rear tyre wall deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 108,616 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 108,616 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 101,666 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,809 miles

nearside and offside sunvisor slightly hanging low

Fail 12 Apr 2012 94,809 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 and offside sunvisor slightly hanging low

Pass 15 Jan 2011 88,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,846 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 66,356 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f door hinge loose

Fail 1 Nov 2007 53,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,008 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,337 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 41,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall and tread

Pass 12 Aug 2005 32,599 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 LGW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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