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LW02 OPT

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,810 mi
Last recorded142,810 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 OPT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 142,810 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 142,810 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake has restricted movement

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face scored / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 126,868 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 126,868 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,576 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nsf fog damaged

nsf head light misted up

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,807 miles

exhaust system rusty

movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front fog light broken

several small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,807 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust system rusty

movement in both front anti roll bar bushes

nail in near side rear tyre

near side front fog light broken

several small stonechips to windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,803 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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)

engine managment light on

water markes in rear number plate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,852 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 45,093 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,105 miles

egr pipe has slight crack

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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LW02 OPT is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LW02 OPT, 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 LW02 OPT registered?

LW02 OPT is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 July 2002.

Is LW02 OPT safe to buy?

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