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SA51 NJJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,128 mi
Last recorded160,128 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 NJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 160,128 miles

FRONT BODY WORK DAMAGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

N/S/F TYRE INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT/PERISH

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE AND THE N/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING

O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT WORN

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SUSPESNION BUSHES AND GAITORS RE PERISHING

Fail 16 Sep 2013 160,057 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

FRONT BODY WORK DAMAGE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE AND THE N/S/R TYRE IS PERISHING

O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT WORN

SMALL EXHAUST LEAK

SUSPESNION BUSHES AND GAITORS RE PERISHING

Pass 24 Sep 2012 151,690 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SUSPESION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 21 Sep 2012 151,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

PLAY IN O/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

SUSPESION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 8 Sep 2011 139,118 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp damaged

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 6 Sep 2011 139,118 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside headlamp damaged

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 10 Aug 2010 125,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Aug 2010 125,016 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2009 115,347 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 115,347 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 102,732 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 102,732 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 90,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 77,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 77,812 miles

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

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

adverse tyre wear,caused by front wheel alignment incorrect.

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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SA51 NJJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SA51 NJJ, 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 SA51 NJJ registered?

SA51 NJJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is SA51 NJJ safe to buy?

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