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ET51 BAO

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,879 mi
Last recorded138,879 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 138,879 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 138,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 135,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 132,323 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 132,323 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm and badly cracked

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

n/s/r coil spring corroded corroded

o/s number plate light inop

Pass 20 Jul 2023 127,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 122,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 122,192 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 115,386 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTTOM BALL JOINT N/S FRONT DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE TO FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE TRACKING REQUIRED.

Pass 21 Jul 2020 110,561 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O/S FRONT DROP LINK. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,655 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,384 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 65,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 59,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,973 miles

oil level low

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 50,472 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,039 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,032 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,428 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 31,849 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 25,898 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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ET51 BAO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ET51 BAO, 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 ET51 BAO registered?

ET51 BAO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is ET51 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 BAO shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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