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VX51 LBN

2001 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,406 mi
Last recorded149,406 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LBN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 149,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 149,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 140,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 140,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 129,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 129,996 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,847 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light 'on'.

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar brackets damaged, NO MOVEMENT IN BAR.

o/s rear tyre near limit & slightly cracked. NO CORDS SHOWING.

oil leak.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,502 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light 'on'.

o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar brackets damaged, NO MOVEMENT IN BAR.

o/s rear tyre near limit & slightly cracked. NO CORDS SHOWING.

oil leak.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 108,598 miles

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

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

engine warning light 'on'.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,598 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine warning light 'on'.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine warning light 'on'.

front anti roll bar mounting bracket slightly damaged, NO EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked & distorted.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 94,420 miles

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

engine warning light 'on'.

front anti roll bar - brackets slightly damaged, not resulting in axcessive movements.

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 94,420 miles

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

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

engine warning light 'on'.

front anti roll bar - brackets slightly damaged, not resulting in axcessive movements.

o/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,129 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,436 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,946 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,768 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,768 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,033 miles

n/s rear tyre-outer sidewall slightly cracked.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,771 miles

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

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 LBN is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LBN, 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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VX51 LBN is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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