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HF51 VEA

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

154,293 mi
Last recorded154,293 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 VEA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 154,293 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished prompt replacement advised

Fail 16 Apr 2025 154,293 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished prompt replacement advised

Pass 22 Apr 2024 153,097 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,096 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished replacement advised

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 153,094 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished replacement advised

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 141,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 137,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 132,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 128,824 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 128,824 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 125,487 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 122,311 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 118,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 115,001 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 111,401 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 108,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 105,533 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 105,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 101,132 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 101,088 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 94,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,845 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 86,375 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 86,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

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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HF51 VEA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HF51 VEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF51 VEA?

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What year was HF51 VEA registered?

HF51 VEA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is HF51 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 VEA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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