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FM02 XPL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,713 mi
Last recorded205,713 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 XPL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 205,713 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2011 205,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2010 180,379 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 160,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 160,622 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 153,132 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 153,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 134,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 134,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 119,842 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 101,339 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 101,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight discolouration on number plates

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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FM02 XPL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FM02 XPL, 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 FM02 XPL registered?

FM02 XPL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is FM02 XPL safe to buy?

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