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ET02 RLX

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,987 mi
Last recorded100,987 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 RLX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 100,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 100,983 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,723 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 100,576 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,293 miles

ABS light intermittent on dash

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2022 99,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 98,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

eml light on

Fail 8 Sep 2021 98,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 94,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 93,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

anti roll bar drop link gaitors in poor condition

both rear shock bump stops broken up

coolant leak to water pump area

corrosion to exhaust system

heavy cracking to auxiliary belt

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 25 Apr 2019 93,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

anti roll bar drop link gaitors in poor condition

both rear shock bump stops broken up

coolant leak to water pump area

corrosion to exhaust system

heavy cracking to auxiliary belt

rear discs corrodded

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 1 May 2018 92,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front abs wiring in poor condition

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

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

cat baffles broken up and rattling

coolant leak to water pump area

rear bump stops seperated

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,493 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front abs wiring in poor condition

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

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

cat baffles broken up and rattling

coolant leak to water pump area

rear bump stops seperated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 91,558 miles

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

exhaust catalyst broken inside and rattling

Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,558 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust catalyst broken inside and rattling

Pass 4 May 2016 88,373 miles

near side rear wheel inner rim dented and badly buckled

Fail 4 May 2016 88,373 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel inner rim dented and badly buckled

Pass 6 May 2015 81,715 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,931 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,095 miles

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly and perishing in tread area

off side rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear brake discs outer faces rusting

Pass 23 Mar 2012 61,266 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,629 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,837 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,272 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 31,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,230 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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ET02 RLX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 ET02 RLX, 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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ET02 RLX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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