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ELS 9

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,657 mi
Last recorded137,657 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELS 9
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 137,657 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 134,207 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,548 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 132,547 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,773 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyr worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 130,770 miles

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))

Offside 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))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyr worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

intercooler system leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,053 miles

front wiper blade slightly split

intercooler leaking

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 111,053 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

front wiper blade slightly split

intercooler leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,455 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,853 miles

o/s rear tyre as cut on side wall

Pass 25 Jun 2013 96,813 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,412 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,004 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,986 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Fail 1 Jun 2010 67,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,458 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 2 May 2006 19,742 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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ELS 9 is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELS 9, 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 ELS 9 registered?

ELS 9 is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is ELS 9 safe to buy?

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