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SY51 VKM

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

87,536 mi
Last recorded87,536 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 VKM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,536 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 83,078 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 79,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 75,316 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 75,316 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 73,499 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 73,499 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 71,540 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 70,313 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,354 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 66,354 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,822 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 51,821 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 49,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 46,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,180 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 38,567 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 38,567 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 36,424 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,689 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 33,441 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,441 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,758 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 32,514 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2007 31,710 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 31,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,150 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 VKM is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SY51 VKM, 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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What year was SY51 VKM registered?

SY51 VKM is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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