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SD51 PPY

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 PPY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 103,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also peaerished ()

Fail 14 Feb 2026 103,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also peaerished ()

Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 97,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 91,848 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 86,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread peeling (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread peeling (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,775 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,219 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 73,416 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting area bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,881 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,842 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

epc light on

Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,506 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,506 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Pass 9 Jan 2013 54,340 miles

sidewall damage to both front tyres and nearside rear tyre but not down to the cord

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,697 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 53,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/side front tyres cut on outer walls

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,993 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 34,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 26,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,495 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SD51 PPY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SD51 PPY, 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 SD51 PPY registered?

SD51 PPY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is SD51 PPY safe to buy?

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