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WJ51 XGK

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,971 mi
Last recorded180,971 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XGK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 180,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 180,970 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 178,015 miles

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

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

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

rear frame and others suspension components and area corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 178,011 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear frame and others suspension components and area corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2022 173,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 164,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 164,255 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding ns /os (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns /os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 156,322 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (0.1 (b))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 152,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 152,115 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 145,557 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 142,151 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 135,981 miles

Bonnet release stiff

Front No plate damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Service light on

Under-tray loose

Fail 29 Jun 2015 135,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet release stiff

Front No plate damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Service light on

Under-tray loose

Pass 27 Mar 2014 128,729 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 128,697 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished + cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2012 118,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 109,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,019 miles

adv inner driveshaft boot insecure!

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriated!

Pass 14 Sep 2009 94,339 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 85,979 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 76,881 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 55,132 miles

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

drivers side headlamp aim on lowest level

front wiper smearing

handbrake travel

passengers front tyre pressure low no puncture visible

Pass 14 Sep 2004 43,884 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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WJ51 XGK is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WJ51 XGK, 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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WJ51 XGK is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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