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VX51 LJJ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

218,281 mi
Last recorded218,281 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 LJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 218,281 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 210,487 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 210,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 206,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 205,948 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 205,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 205,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling antiroll bar link (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture fouling antiroll bar link (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 194,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorber covers loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

brake pad wear indicator light on

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2019 194,318 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/R & O/S/R shock absorber covers loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator light on

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 178,253 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 167,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 158,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre inner side wall deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2015 158,241 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

offside front tyre inner side wall deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2014 138,214 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,429 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,419 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)

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight marking to screen

Pass 9 Apr 2009 103,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 103,328 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,732 miles

1/Wiper blade worn 2/Sill protection covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,012 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 92,012 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,541 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 82,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 62,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LJJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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