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VA51 AFN

2001 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AFN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 131,006 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 131,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose wheel bolts loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached securing bolt loose, (shock absorber to hub). (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 127,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 115,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 110,040 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,763 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,762 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 May 2018 102,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2017 97,697 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre edge wear

Fail 3 May 2017 97,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect internal condensation (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre edge wear

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 90,394 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 90,394 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 86,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,279 miles

eml on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 71,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,309 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,309 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2009 57,843 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,526 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 44,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,208 miles

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

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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VA51 AFN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 VA51 AFN, 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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VA51 AFN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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