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RX51 LHC

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,412 mi
Last recorded112,412 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 LHC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 112,412 miles

BRAKE PAD LOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

EML ON DASH.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2023 112,402 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BRAKE PAD LOW WARNING LIGHT ON DASH.

EML ON DASH.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective - brake pads sufficiently thick. (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Coolant low

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp gives poor image

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp gives poor image

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In side of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,932 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,932 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,244 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,227 miles

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 23 Aug 2018 98,042 miles

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

Rear reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2017 94,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 94,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,010 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 86,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,753 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged small Split down to the cord (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 76,114 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 71,173 miles

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

near side rear tyre outer wall has lots of cuts but not to core

off side rear tyre outer wall cracked all round

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,956 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

front windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,147 miles

near side wheel cover missing front

Fail 16 Feb 2011 63,147 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side wheel cover missing front

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,290 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 59,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,985 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 43,798 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 LHC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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