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SM51 JYF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,435 mi
Last recorded75,435 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 JYF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 75,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 75,433 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 74,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 72,109 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,141 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 61,695 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 58,849 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,183 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 52,182 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 48,553 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 48,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 47,303 miles

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 47,302 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,223 miles

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

nearside rear heat shield insecure

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,567 miles

Both rear tyres, tread depth is 3mm

Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,567 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres, tread depth is 3mm

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,068 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft inner boot clip missing

slight deterioration rear no plate

Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,188 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge ;and close to legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2007 27,871 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 27,866 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,845 miles

HANDBRAKE NEAR END OF TRAVEL,MET LIMITS BUT SUGGEST ADJUSTMENT

Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,459 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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SM51 JYF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM51 JYF, 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

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What year was SM51 JYF registered?

SM51 JYF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is SM51 JYF safe to buy?

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