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SW51 BGU

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 BGU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,418 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside tyrewalls perished and cracking

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower corner damaged (8.3.1d)

management light stays on

Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,932 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven is slower to apply and imbalance of more than 30% (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out to both hubs (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate incorrect both display wrong no (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside tyrewalls perished and cracking

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower corner damaged (8.3.1d)

management light stays on

Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,687 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 95,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

emission test not completed- running fault management light stays on & missfire

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,392 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 92,392 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,337 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 87,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 84,053 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 84,053 miles

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,725 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 77,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,105 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 68,268 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 68,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,805 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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SW51 BGU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 SW51 BGU, 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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SW51 BGU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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