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SJ51 UTR

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,690 mi
Last recorded108,690 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 UTR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,690 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2017 108,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

wiper blade split at end but still clears the screen

Fail 21 Oct 2016 94,215 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blade split at end but still clears the screen

Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,184 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r/brake slightly damp.n/s/r/brake slightly noisey

Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,980 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

middle exhaust corroded

front screen chipped

both number plate lights dull

slight corrosion both front to rear brake pipes

slight cracking o/s/r tyre valve

Pass 27 May 2014 84,310 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front discs slightly corroded and worn

front screen marked and chipped

middle exhaust corroded

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres at 3mm and cracking in tread 175/60/15 81h

slight creaking n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight deterioration o/s/f anti roll bar boot

slight oil leak back of engine

tank strap corroded

Pass 27 May 2013 80,807 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

slight corrosion on brake pipes and power steering pipes

slight oil leak (Ok)

Pass 24 May 2012 78,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plate lights starting to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

hand brake feels jerky

n/s sun visor clip broken

o/s lower ball joint boot pin hole

slight marking fuel filter

slight oil leak engine

Fail 23 May 2012 78,411 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plate lights starting to deteriorate

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

hand brake feels jerky

n/s sun visor clip broken

o/s lower ball joint boot pin hole

slight marking fuel filter

slight oil leak engine

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,490 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,645 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,328 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 66,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 63,344 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 60,476 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear 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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SJ51 UTR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SJ51 UTR, 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 SJ51 UTR registered?

SJ51 UTR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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