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OV02 VHP

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,385 mi
Last recorded189,385 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VHP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 189,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both front wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Mar 2021 184,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 184,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 181,761 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 181,761 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 176,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 176,195 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 170,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 170,449 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 162,932 miles

Nearside Parking brake has considerably lower effort than Offside

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 155,009 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 155,009 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 144,347 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 144,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 135,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 126,004 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 126,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 113,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 100,961 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,506 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 71,126 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,665 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 55,655 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,544 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,519 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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OV02 VHP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV02 VHP, 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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OV02 VHP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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