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MT51 XXZ

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,234 mi
Last recorded165,234 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 165,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 165,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 158,428 miles

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

Nearside Front spot light in bumper smashed

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 152,663 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very rusty at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very rusty at bottom of the coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 146,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower FOG LAMP SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 139,224 miles

Rear tyres deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 139,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray likely to become detached nearside fowling drive shaft (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 131,810 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 131,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2018 122,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

marginal play detected nearside inner track rod ball joint

Fail 21 Dec 2018 122,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

marginal play detected nearside inner track rod ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2018 114,391 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weaping

Nearside Inner track rod end some play

wiper blade and windscreen deteriated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,225 miles

Brake warning light illuminated - Brake wear indicator loom needs replacing

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper serviceable

Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front windscreen cracked bottom corner drivers view not obstructed

Oil leak from engine area

Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,107 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front windscreen cracked bottom corner drivers view not obstructed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from engine area

Pass 3 Jan 2015 88,671 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspect washer bottle leaking washers working at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2014 77,355 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 77,354 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 73,420 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 69,475 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 65,258 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,965 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 60,965 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 57,592 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,592 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,619 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

condensation in n/s/f headlight

rear number plate light housings cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2006 44,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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MT51 XXZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc diesel 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 MT51 XXZ, 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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MT51 XXZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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