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VX51 EUD

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,723 mi
Last recorded180,723 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 EUD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 180,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 177,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 173,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 169,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 161,750 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 161,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 158,201 miles

heat shield broken rear

wind screen damages near side front

Pass 21 Jan 2015 149,300 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear springs corroided

Fail 1 Aug 2014 145,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 128,708 miles

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

handbrake \ bit high

w/screen cracked

Fail 22 May 2013 128,450 miles

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

handbrake \ bit high

w/screen cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 106,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 105,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,512 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2009 66,120 miles

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

engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre devoid ot tread inner edge

offside front tyre devoid ot tread inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,120 miles

engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre devoid ot tread inner edge

offside front tyre devoid ot tread inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,643 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 24 Sep 2008 56,163 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 56,159 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,525 miles

rear tyres worn low, nearside going out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,806 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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VX51 EUD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VX51 EUD, 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 VX51 EUD registered?

VX51 EUD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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