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AR51 LLJ

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,129 mi
Last recorded148,129 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 LLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 148,129 miles

Nearside Inner steering arm

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside handbrake performance

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 148,126 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner steering arm

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside handbrake performance

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 139,944 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub pipe corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 139,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front cover fouling drive shaft

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hub pipe corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,937 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 123,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,427 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 117,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,776 miles

1ltr oil added before test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deep cut in sidewall no cord exposed

Fail 18 Mar 2015 111,776 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)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

1ltr oil added before test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deep cut in sidewall no cord exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2014 102,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorating

front discs worn

play in both front driveshafts

Fail 14 Mar 2014 104,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorating

front discs worn

play in both front driveshafts

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,026 miles

front discs worn

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2013 94,026 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,000 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,059 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,999 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,925 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,461 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,461 miles

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

football logos on both front and rear reg plates

Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,040 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,260 miles

front brake pads near to limit

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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AR51 LLJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AR51 LLJ, 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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AR51 LLJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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