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WX51 CXG

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,702 mi
Last recorded175,702 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 175,702 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & treads feathered ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking deep ( no ply showing at time of test) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 174,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Adv. replacement (steering rack/knuckle) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 167,688 miles

Both outer tie rod end boots starting to split as is n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot.

N/s/f door card and inner pull handle missing.

Play in n/s/f steering rack/knuckle

Rear bumps stops u/s.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 160,777 miles

N/S/F interior door card missing still able to open door from inside of vehicle via cable

O/S/F brake flexi perishing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both track rod end dust boot deteriorating

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

small chips in windscreen

Fail 23 May 2018 160,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken advise not to be driven (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

N/S/F interior door cable missing still able to open door from inside of vehicle

N/S/F shock absorber moist suspect failing shock

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

O/S/F brake flexi perishing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources advise bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both track rod end dust boot deteriorating

front brake discs corroded

parking brake travel slightly high

play in N/S inner steering rack joint

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2017 151,454 miles

N/S/F interior door card missing but still able to open the door from the inside

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 185 50 R 16

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both hand brake cables corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

service light shown on dash

small chip in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2017 151,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BROKEN HAND BRAKE CABLE (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/F interior door card missing but still able to open the door from the inside

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE 185 50 R 16

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both hand brake cables corroded

play in inner steering rack joints

service light shown on dash

small chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2016 141,935 miles

Both front tyers are 2-3 mm 185/50 R16 81v

Front brake discs have a slight lip

N/S/R tyre is going out of shape 185/50 R16 81 V

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R outer hand brake cabel is starting to bulge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 136,706 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension componenets appear to have been sprayed with a form of wet coating

beam patterns slightly diffused

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly mis-shaped

n/s/r tyre deforming/picking up inner tread blocks causing high/low spots

oil leak at rear of engine, slight

Fail 27 May 2015 136,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all suspension componenets appear to have been sprayed with a form of wet coating

beam patterns slightly diffused

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly mis-shaped

n/s/r brakes require attention

n/s/r tyre deforming/picking up inner tread blocks causing high/low spots

oil leak at rear of engine, slight

Pass 22 May 2014 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor play in n/s steering knuckle

Fail 15 May 2014 125,380 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor play in n/s steering knuckle

o/s/r brake backing plate has misting of oil

Pass 4 Jul 2013 114,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 86,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 75,073 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 56,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,784 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 45,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,391 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 CXG is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

WX51 CXG is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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