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ST51 AXF

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

173,332 mi
Last recorded173,332 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST51 AXF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 173,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Apr 2017 173,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 172,839 miles

oil leak

steering rack ends slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2015 171,612 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front brake has slight bind

n/s tail light lense cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2015 171,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front brake has slight bind

n/s tail light lense cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 163,223 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear heatshield loose

Fail 4 Nov 2013 163,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2012 146,274 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 146,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 145,970 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 133,748 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 133,539 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 118,769 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 14 May 2010 118,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 20 May 2009 101,118 miles

nearside front wheel bearing sljghtly

Fail 11 May 2009 100,894 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 88,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 65,430 miles

both front tyres worn on indide

Pass 4 May 2006 49,535 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,535 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ST51 AXF is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST51 AXF, 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 ST51 AXF registered?

ST51 AXF is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is ST51 AXF safe to buy?

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