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YN51 FJE

2001 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 FJE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 108,850 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 97,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 89,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,630 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ORANGE BULBS REQ BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 75,659 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 75,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,746 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 69,463 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 69,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Traction control light illuinated

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,045 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 67,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,143 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 60,131 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,381 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,311 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 49,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 45,893 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,810 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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YN51 FJE is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel 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 YN51 FJE, 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 FJE registered?

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

Is YN51 FJE safe to buy?

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