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BC51 OPB

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,944 mi
Last recorded96,944 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 OPB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2026 96,944 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 94,999 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 94,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 90,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,569 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer / very worn inner edges , on 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake lag on max limit - 30%

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

headlamp patterns very poor

wiper poor/judder

Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,541 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 48,239 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 48,239 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,390 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,396 miles

number plates in poor condition.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,219 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2010 20,534 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,952 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,150 miles

Front discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,560 miles

front discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,921 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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BC51 OPB is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BC51 OPB, 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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BC51 OPB is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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