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WX51 BVA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,558 mi
Last recorded98,558 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 BVA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 94,090 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside in lower sections beneath worn protective coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light intermittent (pre - 2009 model)

Fail 1 Sep 2023 94,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 185/50/R16 81V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 185/50/R16 81V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside in lower sections beneath worn protective coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light intermittent (pre - 2009 model)

Pass 11 Apr 2022 91,026 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside but within MOT guidelines on imbalance

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside corroded beneath protective coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 91,026 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Dismantled & realigned within permitted PRS time guideline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside but within MOT guidelines on imbalance

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside corroded beneath protective coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,584 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded in lower sections beneath worn protective coatings

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also ball joint dust cover deteriorating but not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough in rotation just considered passable at time of test-monitor.

Offside Rear Direction indicators showing satisfactory coloured light

Offside Rear Handbrake performance low in comparison to nearside just inside of permitted imbalance specifications

Pass 24 Jan 2020 85,892 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 85,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 82,756 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,489 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 81,489 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,731 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 73,014 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2012 70,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jan 2011 67,423 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 47,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 39,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 33,713 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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WX51 BVA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX51 BVA, 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 WX51 BVA registered?

WX51 BVA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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