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SV51 BNY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,687 mi
Last recorded139,687 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 BNY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,687 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 139,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 126,049 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 126,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,812 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 109,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

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

NSF inner CV boot deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 109,139 miles

NSF inner CV boot deteriorated.

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSF (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 98,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 98,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2014 88,370 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 88,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,169 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 58,289 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,970 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 49,970 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,489 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,414 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 38,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,597 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 36,597 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 BNY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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