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MA02 XSU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,709 mi
Last recorded129,709 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA02 XSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,709 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 129,709 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 127,402 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tread of tyre.

Offside Rear inner arch fouling shock absorber.

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 127,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tread of tyre.

Offside Rear inner arch fouling shock absorber.

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,360 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 122,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 122,674 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2013 115,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 May 2013 115,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,286 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,700 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 85,700 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 62,529 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 54,585 miles

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

engine management light on

epc light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 46,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,155 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 41,146 miles

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

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

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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MA02 XSU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MA02 XSU, 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 MA02 XSU registered?

MA02 XSU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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