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YN51 FHJ

2001 Audi A2

Orange Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

206,604 mi
Last recorded206,604 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 206,604 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 206,548 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 202,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 198,463 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 193,080 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 188,739 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 184,123 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 184,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 180,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 180,815 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 172,903 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 172,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 165,428 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 165,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 157,150 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 152,010 miles

Front tyres both wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 140,177 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre stepped

Fail 10 Jan 2015 140,177 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 9 Dec 2013 120,877 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 106,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation in nearside head lamp

offside front fog light lens damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,982 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 98,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 92,948 miles

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

O/S/R tyre nearing wear limit.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,287 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 78,192 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 78,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 58,863 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 58,863 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YN51 FHJ is a 2001 Audi A2 in Orange with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YN51 FHJ, 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 YN51 FHJ registered?

YN51 FHJ is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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