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AJ02 VYF

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,247 mi
Last recorded160,247 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 VYF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 160,247 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 160,246 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2015 138,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight damage on screen from wiper arm (8.3.1a)

turbo intercooler leaking

Fail 22 Dec 2015 138,341 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted x 2 lamps missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight damage on screen from wiper arm (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 120,284 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 113,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

scuff mark on windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2012 106,816 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on n/s/f senser wire broken

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall worn and damaged

n/s/r tyre wear on edge

o/s/f door check strap broken

Fail 7 Jun 2012 106,621 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad warning lamp on dash and wire broken near side front

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

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

Off side front door strap broken

Off side rear coil spring corroded but not broken at this point

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 96,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 96,589 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2010 88,894 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 88,858 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 80,627 miles

boot loaded full

Fail 27 May 2009 80,621 miles

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

boot full loaded

Fail 26 May 2009 80,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

boot full loaded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 64,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,933 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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AJ02 VYF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AJ02 VYF, 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 AJ02 VYF registered?

AJ02 VYF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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