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EJ51 NWV

2001 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,075 mi
Last recorded166,075 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 NWV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 166,075 miles

EML light on

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 166,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on

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

engine intake pipe insucure

Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,716 miles

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault.

off side rear brake slight binding

Fail 13 Oct 2011 150,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault.

off side rear brake slight binding

Pass 20 Oct 2010 141,241 miles

front pads worn low to limit..

Fail 19 Oct 2010 141,241 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front pads worn low to limit..

Pass 15 Oct 2009 130,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 130,739 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 115,421 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,872 miles

brake warning light iluminated

engine magement light iluminated

off side rear tyre puncture

Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,507 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside indicator repeater lens broken but still showing amber colour

Pass 1 Nov 2005 60,662 miles

brack pad warning light on. pads o.k

engine managment light on

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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EJ51 NWV is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ51 NWV, 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 EJ51 NWV registered?

EJ51 NWV is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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