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SW51 VLG

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,621 mi
Last recorded195,621 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 VLG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 195,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 180,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 171,783 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 171,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 159,956 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 159,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 145,456 miles

nearside strut top bearing stiff

Pass 26 Aug 2009 129,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2009 129,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 112,702 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,143 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 94,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,640 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 59,429 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 VLG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW51 VLG, 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

How do I check the history of SW51 VLG?

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What year was SW51 VLG registered?

SW51 VLG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SW51 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 VLG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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