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AO02 DHA

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,597 mi
Last recorded120,597 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DHA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,597 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & light damage to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 120,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low warning message on dash

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & light damage to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 117,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 114,079 miles

Both headlamps tarnishing.

Metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both headlamps tarnishing.

Metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 19 Aug 2020 111,662 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 111,662 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 109,068 miles

Front brake balance

Front brake discs corroding

Slight play to steering wheel/column

n/s/r tyre perishing and splitting

Fail 20 Aug 2019 109,067 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front brake balance

Front brake discs corroding

Slight play to steering wheel/column

n/s/r tyre perishing and splitting

Pass 20 Aug 2018 106,252 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

under covers loose but secure

Fail 6 Mar 2017 101,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

under covers loose but secure

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,672 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,820 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,396 miles

both rear tyres walls deteriorating and cracking up

Pass 13 Mar 2012 78,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,145 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 41,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 19,139 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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AO02 DHA is a 2002 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 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 AO02 DHA, 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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AO02 DHA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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