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ST51 FWK

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,196 mi
Last recorded156,196 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 156,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 151,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 145,687 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner out of shape

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 140,014 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 140,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,985 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle handbrake weak and has high travel

Vehicle has knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2020 130,321 miles

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 20 Sep 2019 125,012 miles

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Fail 20 Sep 2019 125,012 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

handbrake only just passed required efficiency

Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,209 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,771 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,416 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,962 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,616 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 85,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,848 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,497 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 73,497 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 67,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,186 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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ST51 FWK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ST51 FWK, 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 FWK registered?

ST51 FWK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is ST51 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST51 FWK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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