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VU51 UAZ

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,949 mi
Last recorded226,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 226,949 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 223,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 217,354 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 217,354 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 213,727 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 208,660 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 203,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 199,719 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 199,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn.

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 184,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filter casing corroded and in poor condition

n/s footbrake and handbrake reduced effort

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 11 Jun 2012 168,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 153,005 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 138,427 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 120,155 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 120,155 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front discs low and in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2007 107,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2007 107,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2006 92,269 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 UAZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU51 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

VU51 UAZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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