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FV51 SRU

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,234 mi
Last recorded139,234 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 139,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Sep 2018 139,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,962 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 135,962 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,084 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bot rear shock bump stop covers insecure

front grill insecure

Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,861 miles

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

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

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

front grill insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bot rear shock bump stop covers insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2013 112,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front grille securing clips broken

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Sep 2013 112,340 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front grille securing clips broken

slight bind from nearside rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,307 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear tyres are different sizes.

Front brake discs pitted and corroded.

Front washer spray pattern very poor.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filler cap flap functioning incorrectly.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,947 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel filler cap flap functioning incorrectly.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 72,071 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 44,225 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,569 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 SRU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV51 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

FV51 SRU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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