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SA51 XXM

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,953 mi
Last recorded195,953 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 XXM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 195,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front washer jet is blocked

Fail 10 Dec 2024 195,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both the front tyres are worn badly on the shoulders

offside front washer jet is blocked

Pass 13 Dec 2023 190,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2023 190,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2022 184,076 miles

nearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

Fail 3 Dec 2022 184,071 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front lower ball joint dust covers are perished

offside front headlight lens is crazed

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 4 Dec 2021 176,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 176,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

flat spot on the nearside rear tyre

fluid leak on the fuel pump

front brake pads are breaking up

imbalance in the front brakes

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both the front side lights are dim

Pass 12 Nov 2019 167,960 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn thin on the inside edge and close to the wear bars

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 12 Nov 2019 167,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

nearside front tyre is worn thin on the inside edge and worn close to the wear bars

offside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2018 155,523 miles

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

stonechip in front windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 144,591 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 144,583 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)

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

offside rear tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,390 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,390 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,236 miles

both the front tyres are worn badly on the inside edges

Fail 29 Sep 2014 115,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 115,276 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 102,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 12 Sep 2013 102,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,156 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 87,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,613 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 76,608 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,851 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,647 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 62,646 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,393 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,486 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 30,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 30,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 XXM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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