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SH51 BXV

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,275 mi
Last recorded147,275 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 BXV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,275 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bush slight worn

Pass 24 Oct 2019 143,514 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 143,513 miles

Emissions not tested due to blown exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 135,411 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 135,410 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

n/s washer jet very poor

Fail 23 Oct 2018 135,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 122,718 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 122,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view broken (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r and n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,059 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,824 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,572 miles

wiper arm linkage worn

Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Centre h/shield rattling.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil on both steering arm boots.

Wiper arm linkage worn.

Wiper arm scraping window.

Wiper loose in arm.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 79,609 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 65,032 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 64,974 miles

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 56,759 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,448 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 523,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 44,021 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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SH51 BXV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SH51 BXV, 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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SH51 BXV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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