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AU02 SWY

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,692 mi
Last recorded157,692 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 SWY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,692 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 151,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 141,139 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 131,377 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 131,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,865 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 118,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 118,534 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front steering arm slight play

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 117,676 miles

near side front steering arm slight play

near side front tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge & slight cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2011 110,985 miles

n/s/f tie rod arm has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 82,748 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,748 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 70,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 60,295 miles

advise on wear and condition to both front brake discs.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,796 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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AU02 SWY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU02 SWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU02 SWY registered?

AU02 SWY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is AU02 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 SWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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