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WU51 GLY

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,660 mi
Last recorded159,660 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 GLY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 159,660 miles

U/A to fully check underbody due covers fitted.

U/A to fully test rear belts due seats not erected.

Fail 29 Nov 2017 159,660 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

U/A to fully check underbody due covers fitted.

U/A to fully test rear belts due seats not erected.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 155,509 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 155,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2015 151,333 miles

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

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test to be able to complete seat belt check

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 146,469 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 146,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,493 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear bump stops perished/worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 134,804 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 134,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 111,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2011 111,822 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,324 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 97,906 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 91,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 84,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

sunvisor clip broken 0/s

Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,037 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 68,598 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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WU51 GLY is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU51 GLY, 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 WU51 GLY registered?

WU51 GLY is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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