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DA02 DLE

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 DLE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 174,534 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 170,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 163,776 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 157,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 150,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 144,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 134,071 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2017 125,496 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 125,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 118,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 95,110 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)

cracks to tread on all 4 tyres

inner edges slightly worn on rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,206 miles

tread slightly cracked on rear tyres

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,893 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

inter cooler defective (burst)...

n/s rear coil spring rubber seating perished...

Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,268 miles

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

fromt tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r coil sping rubber seating missing

Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,244 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 77,244 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 66,613 miles

Nearside 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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DA02 DLE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DA02 DLE, 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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What year was DA02 DLE registered?

DA02 DLE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is DA02 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA02 DLE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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