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VX51 XEW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,943 mi
Last recorded155,943 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 155,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,321 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 142,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 124,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inner edges worn (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to wear indicators nearside inner edge of side wall cracking (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 124,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside inner edges worn (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to wear indicators nearside inner edge of side wall cracking (4.1.E.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,279 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,804 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 102,281 miles

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

osf antiroll bar link slight play in joint

Pass 2 Oct 2012 102,281 miles

osf antiroll bar link slight play in joint

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,611 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 97,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,026 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 83,413 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,666 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,645 miles

both front wheel innere arch covers missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,652 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 52,073 miles

Nearside 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 XEW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX51 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX51 XEW registered?

VX51 XEW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is VX51 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX51 XEW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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