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ML02 BMU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,522 mi
Last recorded83,522 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 BMU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 83,522 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,814 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 81,288 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 77,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,030 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil sensor light on

Fail 2 Aug 2018 70,488 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil sensor light on

Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,984 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r lamp cracked

under vehicle covers

Fail 10 Aug 2017 65,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r lamp cracked

under vehicle covers

Pass 5 May 2016 60,140 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Fail 5 May 2016 60,140 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 54,259 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,518 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 11 Mar 2013 44,002 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,590 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,224 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,314 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,596 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,095 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,879 miles

age crackes offside front tyre wall

age crackes offside rear tyre wall

deep age crackes in nearside front tyre wall

Fail 27 Feb 2007 28,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,319 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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ML02 BMU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ML02 BMU, 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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ML02 BMU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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