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VU51 AOR

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,021 mi
Last recorded149,021 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 AOR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 149,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 131,699 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 131,697 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 126,377 miles

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 126,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Tyres soft low pressure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring cup (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 122,539 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 122,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,268 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine managment light on

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 115,990 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 111,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Oct 2011 111,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 108,186 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 108,177 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 100,454 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 76,479 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 68,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 56,695 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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VU51 AOR is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VU51 AOR, 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 VU51 AOR registered?

VU51 AOR is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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