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FV02 CSF

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,160 mi
Last recorded176,160 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 CSF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 176,160 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 176,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 165,696 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 165,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 151,899 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2015 151,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 137,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 137,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 126,634 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on iner edges

both rear bumps stops deteriorated baddly

exhaust heat sheald lose

exhaust rear box hanging braket snapped,others ok

front brake discs lipped & corroded

o/s/f washer jet slightly blocked

Fail 20 Feb 2013 126,603 miles

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing smooth on iner edges

both rear bumps stops deteriorated baddly

exhaust heat sheald lose

exhaust rear box hanging braket snapped,others ok

front brake discs lipped & corroded

o/s/f washer jet slightly blocked

Pass 16 Feb 2012 114,087 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorating

front brake discs slightly corroded

front wiper deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,952 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)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2010 84,405 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 84,405 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 73,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall runflat

studs not checked covers fitted

under vehicle engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,454 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,737 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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FV02 CSF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV02 CSF, 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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FV02 CSF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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