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RX51 LGZ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,164 mi
Last recorded148,164 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 148,161 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits C/O TOO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre NAIL IN INNER SIDEWALL NEEDS TYRE ()

oil level low

Pass 15 Feb 2019 124,614 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres perished

engine light on

Fail 14 Mar 2018 118,760 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

all tyres perished

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 116,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 116,570 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 111,508 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,626 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Mar 2014 93,873 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 93,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2013 881,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,423 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,395 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 2009 71,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 61,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 41,957 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 LGZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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