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MH02 HSU

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

145,656 mi
Last recorded145,656 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 HSU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 145,656 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 145,656 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 143,793 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 143,793 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 140,660 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 140,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 136,958 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 136,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 132,325 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 132,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 123,755 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 123,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,040 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 118,040 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 114,878 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 May 2017 114,878 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 110,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 110,943 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 106,498 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 100,128 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,128 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,519 miles

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

OSR handbrake cable split and starting to corrode

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,519 miles

OSR handbrake cable split and starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2012 84,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,856 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 76,856 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,461 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,028 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,820 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 34,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,225 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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MH02 HSU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 MH02 HSU, 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 MH02 HSU registered?

MH02 HSU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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