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SA51 TFJ

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,745 mi
Last recorded146,745 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 TFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 146,745 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2025 145,226 miles

rear suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2025 145,226 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 143,796 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody of vehicle shows signs of corrosion including subframes, steering, suspension and braking components.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,854 miles

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire snapped.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 141,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure Brake flexi mount loose. (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted throughout vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire snapped.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2021 138,239 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2020 136,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,034 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,034 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x two (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 131,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 127,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2017 127,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 120,046 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 114,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 114,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 109,229 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 109,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 104,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 89,399 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 83,486 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 83,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 75,981 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,204 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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SA51 TFJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA51 TFJ, 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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SA51 TFJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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