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SG51 ZJO

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

218,504 mi
Last recorded218,504 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 ZJO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 218,504 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 215,775 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output os+ns (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded os+ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 211,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and condensating inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 211,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded and condensating inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 207,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 207,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 200,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 200,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 198,362 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 197,879 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 197,879 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 195,382 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 195,382 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 189,220 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 187,716 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 187,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Brake hose slightly damaged both side front (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 182,456 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 177,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 177,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 169,845 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 169,845 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 160,669 miles

Slight splitting to nearside rear inner tyre wall.

Fail 24 May 2013 160,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Slight splitting to nearside rear inner tyre wall.

Pass 17 May 2012 150,802 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 139,853 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 124,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,581 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 104,176 miles

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

Park brake lever a bit sticky

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,101 miles

covers under body and sills

hand brake light on dash not alumanating

Fail 13 Sep 2006 75,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 75,699 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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SG51 ZJO is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SG51 ZJO, 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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SG51 ZJO is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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