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SD51 XWK

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,448 mi
Last recorded84,448 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 XWK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 84,448 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 82,182 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 80,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,119 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on mechanical components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2016 70,011 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven 43% (3.7.B.2)

External tailgate handle inoperative

Front electric windows inoperative

Offside Front Top suspension mount noisy

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AT AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

fuel cap switch inoperative and must be opened inside boot

Pass 9 Feb 2015 66,422 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,339 miles

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

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

no access to boot without folding seats. fuel cap has to be opened from inside boot.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,864 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded & pitted

n/s/f brake pad wiring insecure

n/s/r heat shield insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2010 41,864 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded & pitted

n/s/f brake pad wiring insecure

n/s/r heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,529 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,079 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,446 miles

o/s/front tyre starting to split on sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 17,048 miles

front wiper some smearing

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 XWK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWK, 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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SD51 XWK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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