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HS02 RVP

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,948 mi
Last recorded178,948 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 RVP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 178,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 178,930 miles

Eml on

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 178,155 miles

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

Offside Front Adjustable shock absorber and spring has slight play.

Fail 27 Feb 2023 178,155 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake warning light on.

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

Offside Front Adjustable shock absorber and spring has slight play.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 177,568 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in the stanchion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on (wire damaged)

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Oct 2020 177,558 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play in the stanchion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on (wire damaged)

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2018 171,881 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play at shaft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 171,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front shock absorber has slight play at shaft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 160,237 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light displayed

coolant warning light displayed

exhaust corroded,temp repair to centre

n/s/f brake wiring loom damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2017 160,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake warning light displayed

coolant warning light displayed

exhaust corroded,temp repair to centre

n/s/f brake wiring loom damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2017 160,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

coolant light on

exhaust corroded and heat shileds adrift

outer sills covered

service due ind. on

snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 7 Nov 2016 146,929 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 134,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 125,866 miles

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre inner side wall has splits

Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,849 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 110,041 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,164 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 16 Mar 2011 88,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 88,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine undertray missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,946 miles

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

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

engine undertray missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,939 miles

Deterioration developing rear number plate

Small cuts/cracks present O/S & N/S front tyre sidewalls

Fail 1 Apr 2009 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Deterioration developing rear number plate

Small cuts/cracks present O/S & N/S front tyre sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 46,716 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads low.

Wiper slightly worn.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 39,288 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 39,288 miles

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

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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HS02 RVP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HS02 RVP, 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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HS02 RVP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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