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VX51 WXZ

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,287 mi
Last recorded197,287 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 197,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sunvisior Taped Up

Pass 24 Nov 2017 189,879 miles

hazard switch sticking

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 184,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 Oil leak power steering ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 184,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Oil leak power steering ()

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 180,204 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 180,111 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 175,396 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 171,591 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 171,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 167,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 167,325 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 162,136 miles

n/s front tyre small cut on side wall(not through to cords)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 156,571 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 156,571 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 138,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 111,941 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 111,934 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil level below min topped up with 0.5 litre needs to be rechecked

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 16 Oct 2006 93,483 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 93,483 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 77,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 77,988 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 WXZ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WXZ, 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 WXZ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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