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YJ51 DFV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,038 mi
Last recorded190,038 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 190,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 188,118 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting between tre3ads

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

nearside rear tyre splitting between tread

windscreen has light scratches to swept area not affecting drivers view

Fail 11 Jun 2015 188,033 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight play offside front steering rack end

wiper fouling car body

Pass 14 Jun 2014 182,915 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 172,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front both steering rack arms play

rear seat belt stalk cover brokon

Fail 13 Jun 2013 172,303 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front both steering rack arms play

rear seat belt stalk cover brokon

Pass 12 Nov 2011 160,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2011 160,628 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2010 154,838 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 154,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 145,163 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2009 145,163 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2008 132,245 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 127,380 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 113,726 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 113,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2005 90,002 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 DFV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YJ51 DFV, 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 YJ51 DFV registered?

YJ51 DFV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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