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KP51 XBL

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,761 mi
Last recorded197,761 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 XBL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2018 197,761 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 196,197 miles

front brake pads getting low front brake discs rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2017 196,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads getting low front brake discs rusty

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 187,341 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

both front anti roll bar links slight movement

both rear axle brake pipes getting rusty

crack in screen

o/s rack boot perished

o/s/steering rack side tube slight movement

oil leak

rear bump stops fallen to bits

rear springs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 175,166 miles

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

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

all suspension ball joints boots perished

rear bump stops fallen to bits

rear springs rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2015 175,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all suspension ball joints boots perished

rear bump stops fallen to bits

rear springs rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2014 162,239 miles

front brake pads getting low

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre has a nail in tyre

slight marks in screen

Fail 12 Feb 2013 151,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside head light lens wet inside

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2013 151,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

nearside head light lens wet inside

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 29 Nov 2012 149,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 139,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,918 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 128,918 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

nearside and offside rear brakes not fully releasing

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 5 Feb 2010 119,212 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 119,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 106,260 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 106,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,581 miles

ESP light stays on

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

O/s/r tyre tread is worn on inner edge

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

front anti roll bar is corroded & mounting bushes are slightly worn.

Fail 30 Jan 2008 96,581 miles

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

ESP light stays on

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

O/s/r tyre tread is worn on inner edge

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

front anti roll bar is corroded & mounting bushes are slightly worn.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 76,797 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 76,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KP51 XBL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KP51 XBL, 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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KP51 XBL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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