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LA51 VSN

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VSN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,200 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2025 90,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2024 90,055 miles

rear light cluster slightly damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2023 89,699 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged/cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2022 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wiper function not on full speed

Pass 21 Aug 2020 87,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

engine under tray insecure at back

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,966 miles

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

Front brake pad friction material starting to crack

Front undertray slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense has slight damage

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 86,957 miles

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

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

Front brake pad friction material starting to crack

Front undertray slightly loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lense has slight damage

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 86,607 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 86,246 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,492 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 80,772 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 50,771 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,003 miles

rear registration plate is slightly dirty

Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,001 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear registration plate is slightly dirty

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,808 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 48,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,668 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,508 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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LA51 VSN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA51 VSN, 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

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What year was LA51 VSN registered?

LA51 VSN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is LA51 VSN safe to buy?

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