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SL51 WJE

2001 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

91,090 mi
Last recorded91,090 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 WJE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 91,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 91,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 90,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 89,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 87,998 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 86,793 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,817 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,996 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 82,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre feathering

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front tyres worn close to cord/ply

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,297 miles

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion on front and rear suspension

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

corrosion on front and rear suspension

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 76,458 miles

Front Wiper Torn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Wiper Torn

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,723 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre outer sidewall run flat damage

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,311 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 64,309 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,481 miles

Trace of grease coming from n/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,639 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 54,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 39,211 miles

advise n/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 26,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread wall

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 WJE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SL51 WJE, 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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SL51 WJE is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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