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DS02 GSU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 GSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 124,747 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine management lamp does not illuminate

Fail 7 Mar 2022 124,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine management lamp does not illuminate

Fail 1 Feb 2022 124,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine management light does not illuminate

Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,595 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,308 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))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 117,049 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 117,049 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 113,510 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 112,113 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 112,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine light on

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,538 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,538 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 107,687 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 107,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,599 miles

engine light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 100,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 91,799 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 91,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,195 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,193 miles

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

tray under engine

Pass 29 May 2009 69,716 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 60,137 miles

both rear tyres side walls starting 2 crack

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,245 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,472 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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DS02 GSU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS02 GSU, 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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DS02 GSU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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