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YH51 LJL

2001 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

120,166 mi
Last recorded120,166 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 LJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 120,166 miles

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 21 Oct 2025 120,166 miles

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

REAR AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 119,340 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 114,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,440 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,608 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 110,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 102,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 99,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 93,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 93,693 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,948 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 83,542 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 80,449 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 80,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,305 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 76,304 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 72,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 66,445 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,815 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,186 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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YH51 LJL is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 YH51 LJL, 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 YH51 LJL registered?

YH51 LJL is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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The MOT history for YH51 LJL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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