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VX51 YSB

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 136,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 136,157 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 123,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 123,592 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 111,101 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats missing partial check only

Fail 22 May 2023 111,101 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats missing partial check only

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 12 Jul 2022 107,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both led and flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat belts not checked ()

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 87,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,021 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,593 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,338 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 76,027 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 76,016 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,272 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,942 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,430 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,712 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,007 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,153 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,243 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,845 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 26,147 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 YSB is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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