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CU02 VRM

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,044 mi
Last recorded173,044 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 VRM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 173,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 167,433 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 164,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 157,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 154,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Fail 12 Apr 2021 154,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

Pass 26 Mar 2020 151,017 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Fail 16 Mar 2020 150,900 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to test most lower engine area due to covers

unable to test some under bonnet components due to covers

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,393 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 146,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 140,663 miles

Front Both Front Tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 114,206 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 114,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 101,620 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,918 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 80,970 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,267 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,488 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,335 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,665 miles

No rear seats.

Fail 21 Feb 2008

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

No rear seats.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 21,724 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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CU02 VRM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CU02 VRM, 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 CU02 VRM registered?

CU02 VRM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 12 April 2002.

Is CU02 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU02 VRM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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