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OV02 VHZ

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,677 mi
Last recorded253,677 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 253,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 243,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 145,787 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 141,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 132,034 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 132,034 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 120,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 117,692 miles

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front exhaust joint leaking

osf cv boot leaking

osf seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Apr 2018 107,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 107,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,498 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front exhaust flex joint leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 92,761 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 92,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 85,991 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 79,664 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 79,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 52,653 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,334 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 46,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,929 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,595 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 VHZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV02 VHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV02 VHZ registered?

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

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