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DE02 PFF

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,072 mi
Last recorded177,072 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 PFF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 177,072 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear coil springs lower end corroded

Both rear shockers has corrosion to the casing

Fuel flap cannot be open from the switch

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner CV boot insecure and offside inner CV boot split

Offside drive shaft has slightly chafed

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front bottom arms ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 177,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear coil springs lower end corroded

Both rear shockers has corrosion to the casing

Fuel flap cannot be open from the switch

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside inner CV boot insecure and offside inner CV boot split

Offside drive shaft has slightly chafed

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front bottom arms ball joint covers (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 177,004 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Nearside front 195/50/16 Offside front 185/50/16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Both rear shockers has corrosion to the casing

Fuel flap cannot be open from the switch

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside inner CV boot insecure and offside inner CV boot split

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside drive shaft has slightly chafed

Oil leak and clutch slave cylinder leaking ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front bottom arms ball joints covers (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 157,240 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in n/s/f

Fail 3 Jun 2016 157,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in n/s/f

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 139,102 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 118,118 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 118,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 105,296 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 105,296 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

o/s front tyre close to chassis wen on full lock due to car having lowered suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,255 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,887 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,670 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,772 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 39,045 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 PFF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE02 PFF, 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 PFF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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