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A20 OUO

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

151,225 mi
Last recorded151,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 OUO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 151,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 151,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 151,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,055 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 138,055 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,320 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 133,320 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,177 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear bump stop slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2018 129,177 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls poor 205/40/17

Fail 24 Aug 2017 124,631 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls poor 205/40/17

Pass 18 Aug 2016 121,344 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 18 Aug 2016 121,344 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

Fail 26 Aug 2015 119,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 119,723 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,682 miles

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

front pads wearing low and discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014 113,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front pads wearing low and discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,787 miles

front discs slightly worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2013 106,787 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,575 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 89,247 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,207 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 79,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 55,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 18,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,147 miles

buckle on offside front wheel borderline

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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A20 OUO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,486 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 A20 OUO, 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 24 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 OUO registered?

A20 OUO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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