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AX02 DBV

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 DBV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 168,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 166,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,376 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 158,368 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 150,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 150,613 miles

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

offside rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 143,984 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 143,919 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 137,940 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 137,940 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 132,084 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 131,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 125,438 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 125,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 115,993 miles

Front discs corroding

Front pads starting to wear low

General exhaust corrossion

Nearside front tyre side wall has 2 small cuts in

Offside front tyre on 2/3mm

Play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,912 miles

front wiper blade poor

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 26 Oct 2007 98,634 miles

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

front wiper blade poor

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 27 Oct 2006 81,198 miles

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

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

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

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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AX02 DBV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX02 DBV, 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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AX02 DBV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AX02 DBV shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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