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LM02 VKS

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,471 mi
Last recorded121,471 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 VKS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 121,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Feb 2025 121,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

no reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,580 miles

Both track rod ball joint rubbers perished

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cuts

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

Rear metal brake pipe corrosion

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2023 118,580 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both track rod ball joint rubbers perished

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cuts

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

Rear metal brake pipe corrosion

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 106,665 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 102,095 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,095 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak (minor) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,134 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wear

pin in n/s/r tyre and has slight cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Failed basic emissions test but passed secondary test

N/S Steering gaitor has fluid on it but no leak seen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,376 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Failed basic emissions test but passed secondary test

N/S Steering gaitor has fluid on it but no leak seen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,611 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 87,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 81,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 62,498 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 4 Sep 2007 51,851 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 41,357 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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LM02 VKS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM02 VKS, 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 LM02 VKS registered?

LM02 VKS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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