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YJ51 DCU

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,067 mi
Last recorded154,067 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 154,067 miles

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

Nearside Front front headlamp misting

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 147,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 141,030 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 135,547 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 131,445 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 128,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 126,555 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,831 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2018 125,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 119,429 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,658 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 113,626 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,620 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 107,619 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 99,841 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside inner cv boot insecure

offside & nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,934 miles

front tyres sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2012 85,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,293 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner edges

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,653 miles

Front brake disc corroded inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,055 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 58,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,299 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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YJ51 DCU 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 YJ51 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ51 DCU registered?

YJ51 DCU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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