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WL51 CKD

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

191,418 mi
Last recorded191,418 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 CKD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 191,418 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 184,911 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 178,442 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 174,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 168,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 163,651 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 163,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 153,084 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 153,084 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 145,667 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 145,667 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 135,070 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 125,565 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 125,565 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 112,385 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 112,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,644 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front n/s brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear o/s wheel does not spin freely when rotated

Fail 17 Aug 2012 94,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Front n/s brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear o/s wheel does not spin freely when rotated

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,296 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 76,296 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2009 66,169 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 58,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 53,322 miles

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2007 53,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,353 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 46,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 37,702 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2005 37,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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WL51 CKD is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 WL51 CKD, 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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What year was WL51 CKD registered?

WL51 CKD is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is WL51 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 CKD shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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