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DE02 PCV

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

319,511 mi
Last recorded319,511 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 PCV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 319,511 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 318,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 311,607 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 303,382 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2023 303,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2022 283,050 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 283,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine undertray dripping with oil , visible signs of leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 276,200 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture repair too close to sidewall.

Fail 25 Nov 2020 276,200 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has puncture repair too close to sidewall.

Pass 16 May 2019 260,718 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2019 260,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 252,322 miles

Offside Front Caliper shows signs of binding but currently okay.

Pass 24 May 2017 232,734 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 May 2016 208,554 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all four (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 180,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 May 2015 180,385 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 154,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of both front flexi brake pipes having been rubbing at some time

nearside rear shock casing/bump stop damaged

Fail 28 May 2014 154,490 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock casing/bump stop damaged

Pass 31 May 2013 129,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 105,791 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 80,700 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2010 68,709 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 58,492 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 54,562 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 42,796 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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DE02 PCV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DE02 PCV, 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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DE02 PCV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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