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WX51 CVW

2001 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,375 mi
Last recorded156,375 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 CVW
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 156,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 156,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 149,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 149,660 miles

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated both sides (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has cut (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 143,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished/cracked at it's centre area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated lightly perished/cracked at it's centre area (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 136,123 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever cover cracked (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 136,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling insecure inner wheel arch trim (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated handbrake lever cover cracked (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,612 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 125,433 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,941 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 115,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 115,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear registration plate insecure securing bolt missing (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken away repair not secured to light unit (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,836 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2014 109,836 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,605 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

fuel cap button not working so has to be opened manually from inside boot area

nearside rear tyre worn low and perished

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate poor

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2012 103,502 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 103,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 95,264 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 95,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 88,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres 175/65r15 rear tyres 175/60r15

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,929 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres 175/65r15 rear tyres 175/60r15

Pass 20 Aug 2009 81,648 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,363 miles

slight play in nearside front roll bar link top ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edges ,(check tracking).

Fail 24 Aug 2006 58,542 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside number plate lamp lens broken

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,542 miles

nearside number plate lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Aug 2005 49,822 miles

Right hand front floor dented in

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 CVW is a 2001 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WX51 CVW, 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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WX51 CVW is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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