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MF51 RUV

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,607 mi
Last recorded153,607 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 RUV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2019 153,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2019 153,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 146,177 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 126,008 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,570 miles

Offside rear tyre side wall cracked

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 78,754 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt locking device casing missing

Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,754 miles

Brake lever reduced in thickness more than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear seatbelt locking device casing missing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 72,356 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 72,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 67,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 62,291 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 62,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 57,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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MF51 RUV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF51 RUV, 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 MF51 RUV registered?

MF51 RUV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is MF51 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 RUV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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