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MK02 ECE

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,734 mi
Last recorded131,734 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 ECE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,734 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,812 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,490 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 98,418 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 86,254 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2015 86,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 68,930 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front shock absorber damp

Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,374 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

registration plate lamps damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2012 53,374 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

registration plate lamps damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2011 48,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,036 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 34,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,194 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavily cracked and splitting between tread pattern(advise replacement)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,518 miles

rear n/plate slightly stained

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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MK02 ECE 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 68.4%.

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 MK02 ECE, 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 MK02 ECE registered?

MK02 ECE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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