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SV51 BGZ

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,633 mi
Last recorded148,633 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 BGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 148,633 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding to n/s rear brake

Pass 23 May 2011 138,011 miles

front discs worn

Fail 18 May 2011 137,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

ex heat shields insecure

front discs worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,663 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 126,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the side wall

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2009 112,159 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 112,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise; brake warning on

Pass 9 May 2008 98,376 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 98,376 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front drive shaft inner jiont insecure

Pass 10 May 2007 86,039 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 66,057 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 66,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

FRONT TYRES 195/55/15

REAR TYRES 195/50/15

protective under guards fitted

uneven wear and cracking to o/s/r tyre

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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SV51 BGZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SV51 BGZ, 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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SV51 BGZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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