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FY51 XVA

2001 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,786 mi
Last recorded122,786 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A290,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 XVA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 122,786 miles

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

Front stone chip windscreen

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 139,172 miles

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

Front chip on screen

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 136,411 miles

chip on screen / corrosion on o/s/r spring / under covers fitted / slight oil leak /

Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,371 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres bald inner shoulders

Fail 5 Feb 2018 126,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres bald inner shoulders

Fail 30 Jan 2018 126,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front tyres bald inner shoulders

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jan 2017 118,912 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 118,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 109,991 miles

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

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

O/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and starting to perish.

Oil Leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,008 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 105,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 99,292 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,292 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both front tyre walls cracking

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,455 miles

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

engine warning light

Pass 20 Feb 2012 92,260 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 92,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management light on

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 86,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,502 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,809 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 70,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 64,241 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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FY51 XVA is a 2001 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY51 XVA, 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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FY51 XVA is a 2001 Audi A2, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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