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SL51 FXC

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

172,293 mi
Last recorded172,293 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 FXC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 172,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes n/s near axel rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear axel very rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2023 169,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 168,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 164,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 157,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 149,444 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 143,804 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,108 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 136,105 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 115,352 miles

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

rear brakes 27% imbalanced

Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,205 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 94,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 86,307 miles

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

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 26 Jul 2007 75,051 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 75,051 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,169 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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SL51 FXC is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SL51 FXC, 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

How do I check the history of SL51 FXC?

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What year was SL51 FXC registered?

SL51 FXC is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is SL51 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 FXC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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