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RX51 RXZ

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,241 mi
Last recorded175,241 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 RXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 175,241 miles

Oil leak ()

body damage

Pass 16 May 2016 156,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake lever stiff

small cuts to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 16 May 2016 156,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired not located correctly fouling on antiroll bar (2.4.A.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

hand brake lever stiff

small cuts to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 13 Jan 2015 145,280 miles

windscreen damage behind interior mirror so not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Feb 2014 138,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 132,328 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 132,323 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 126,064 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 126,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 112,985 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 90,772 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 75,798 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2006 61,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar sleeves cracked

front discs corroded

front pads low

Fail 8 May 2006 61,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front anti-roll bar sleeves cracked

front discs corroded

front pads low

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 RXZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

RX51 RXZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is RX51 RXZ safe to buy?

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