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SE51 FAK

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,207 mi
Last recorded96,207 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE51 FAK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 96,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 92,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 85,773 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,676 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,600 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,599 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,838 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,342 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,509 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,102 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,117 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,851 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Imbalance across rear axle.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2013 56,562 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 56,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,909 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

OIL LEAKS

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,909 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

OIL LEAKS

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,901 miles

power steering warning light on but is still working

Fail 9 Nov 2011 47,893 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,375 miles

looks like the end has broken off the engine oil dip stick

Pass 5 Aug 2008 41,564 miles

n/s front tyre on limits

Pass 2 Aug 2007 38,477 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 35,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SE51 FAK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SE51 FAK, 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 SE51 FAK registered?

SE51 FAK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is SE51 FAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE51 FAK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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