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WJ51 XZY

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

138,394 mi
Last recorded138,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XZY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 138,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 138,394 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv boot insecure and losing grease . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear rear lamp unit damaged and covered in red tape but still showing white light and reduced lamp brightness -rear lamp required . (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 136,842 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 137,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,842 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 136,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot insecure - outer clip missing . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance , not locking wheel . (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv boot split and insecure at outer clip area . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brakes imbalanced - offside rear very low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded and covered in grease . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 135,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance . (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded and covered in grease . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 133,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking / perishing along edge of tread . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 133,121 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 132,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 132,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,661 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 130,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60x15 on 2mm at parts ,is perishing and inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 175/60x15 tyre inner edge worn

Fail 23 Jun 2017 129,186 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section of exhaust ahead of passive catalyst is blowing on flexi section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60x15 on 2mm at parts ,is perishing and inner edge is worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 175/60x15 tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Jun 2016 127,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inside

Pass 28 May 2015 125,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 123,070 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 123,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 110,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front lower suspension arm bolts are incorrect length.

rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated.

Fail 3 May 2013 110,738 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front lower suspension arm bolts are incorrect length.

rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated.

Pass 19 May 2012 96,374 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)

handbrake cable corroded.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,251 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)

front wiper blade bubber torn

Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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)

front wiper blade bubber torn

Pass 29 May 2010 64,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,789 miles

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)

Pass 15 May 2008 39,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 33,014 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in them, due to the age of the tyres

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front wiper justs clear screen

Pass 31 May 2006 24,684 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 15,916 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 XZY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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