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RX51 ZYE

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,619 mi
Last recorded194,619 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 194,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 190,676 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 187,503 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor -- both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 186,610 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor -- both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 182,336 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 176,188 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 171,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 171,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 160,258 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 160,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 135,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 126,153 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 115,590 miles

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

N/S/F tyre outer wall slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,986 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot is leaking cv grease.

Heat-shild by the rear axle is loose.

N/S/F outer tyre wall has slight damage.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,832 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge close to legal tread depth

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 75,707 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 75,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 65,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,790 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 ZYE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 ZYE registered?

RX51 ZYE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is RX51 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 ZYE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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