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FM51 LSD

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,327 mi
Last recorded139,327 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 LSD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 139,327 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front steering gator covered in oil

Pass 17 Oct 2015 131,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,973 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear wheels binding on

dampness around steering rack gaiters

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates poor condition

front discs corroding

n/side rear bump stop broken

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,972 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front seat belts slow to retract

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both rear wheels binding on

dampness around steering rack gaiters

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates poor condition

front discs corroding

front wiper split at ends

n/side rear bump stop broken

Fail 11 Nov 2010 120,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 107,653 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 86,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 86,417 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 83,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/side inner drive shaft gaiter leaking.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,116 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 78,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,414 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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FM51 LSD is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FM51 LSD, 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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FM51 LSD is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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