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FV51 DZM

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,035 mi
Last recorded132,035 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 DZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 132,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 123,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 118,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat belts not tested due to items in rear

Fail 23 Apr 2024 118,481 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear seat belts not tested due to items in rear

Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,322 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 104,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 104,338 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 97,950 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 97,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 94,594 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 91,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 85,820 miles

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2018 85,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 1 x 477 BULB FITTED but still not working ( possible fuse ) (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,822 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 77,380 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres cracking and wearing on edges no cords exsposed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2015 72,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres cracking and wearing on edges no cords exsposed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,722 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,680 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,182 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,705 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,727 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,435 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,166 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,458 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 7,458 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,565 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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FV51 DZM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV51 DZM, 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 FV51 DZM registered?

FV51 DZM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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