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YR51 CXU

2001 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,124 mi
Last recorded161,124 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR51 CXU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 161,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 151,888 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 151,888 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 147,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 144,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,523 miles

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

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

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2013 136,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,372 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 101,068 miles

near side rear brake binding

no rear seats fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2010 101,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side rear brake binding

no rear seats fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,867 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 91,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 81,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr osr rubber coil spring seats split

Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,000 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr osr rubber coil spring seats split

Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,022 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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YR51 CXU is a 2001 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR51 CXU, 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 YR51 CXU registered?

YR51 CXU is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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