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FA02 XES

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 XES
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 154,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 152,103 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 146,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 144,304 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 144,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 140,438 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 135,121 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 135,059 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 130,679 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 130,554 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 125,481 miles

brake pedal partially "sinks" through travel - not evident with engine off

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,033 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,752 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,930 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2016 113,930 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,182 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 107,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,046 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 93,388 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 81,620 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,166 miles

rear bump stops perished

Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,166 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,854 miles

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2007 61,925 miles

Crack in off side rear lamp (fog lamp) lens, but still emits red light.

Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 58,706 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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FA02 XES is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA02 XES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA02 XES registered?

FA02 XES is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 August 2002.

Is FA02 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 XES shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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