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SY51 ZDZ

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,013 mi
Last recorded204,013 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY51 ZDZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 204,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 203,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle heavily corroded very poor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s low below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear auxiliary fuel pump heavily corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 202,231 miles

Auxiliary diesel pump at rear mounting rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexis at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle beam rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2022 199,159 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded at hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle poor corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear webasto diesel pump badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2021 194,389 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear webasto fuel pump at rear badly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 194,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle corroded

Rear webasto fuel pump at rear badly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 188,091 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear webasto heater pump corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2019 179,293 miles

Webasto heater pump at rear very rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2018 169,920 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes at flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

webasto fuel pump at rear badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 161,262 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 151,676 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 143,734 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 134,249 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 125,136 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 114,458 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,244 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 94,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,370 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 74,576 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 63,671 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 45,360 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 ZDZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZDZ, 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

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What year was SY51 ZDZ registered?

SY51 ZDZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SY51 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY51 ZDZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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