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EY51 HTA

2001 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

228,632 mi
Last recorded228,632 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY51 HTA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 228,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Dec 2025 228,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 222,660 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 220,690 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 220,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 220,670 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 220,665 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 220,106 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 219,509 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 219,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 219,029 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SOME STEEL UNDER PROTECTIVE COATING (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH FRONT (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 218,363 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 217,185 miles

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

windscreen small amount of damage

Fail 9 Aug 2017 217,185 miles

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

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

windscreen small amount of damage

Pass 14 Jul 2016 207,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 185,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 185,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 156,168 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 156,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 129,409 miles

engine oil getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,318 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 103,316 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,908 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 71,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 61,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 51,364 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 39,410 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 39,410 miles

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

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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EY51 HTA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY51 HTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY51 HTA registered?

EY51 HTA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is EY51 HTA safe to buy?

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