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SY51 VKK

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,906 mi
Last recorded96,906 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VKK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 96,906 miles

o\s rear axle has been welded at some point

some surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Mar 2026 96,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o\s and n\s split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively binding o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle has been welded at some point

some corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 May 2024 95,515 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

various suspension parts corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 95,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong (5.2.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover loose (1.1.6 (d))

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

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 94,381 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 92,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2021 90,001 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,539 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 88,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,417 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 83,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 81,131 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Fail 19 Jul 2017 81,131 miles

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

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,268 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.7MM TREAD DEPTH

OIL LOW

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

N/S/F TYRE ON 2.7MM TREAD DEPTH

OIL LOW

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,446 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,368 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,946 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,398 miles

chip on windscreen

n/s/f brake flexi hose been rubbing

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall and n/s/f 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 43,575 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 37,345 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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SY51 VKK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SY51 VKK, 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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SY51 VKK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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