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OV02 VKE

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 85,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 85,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 85,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,796 miles

EXHAUST FRONT PIPE NEED ATTN

front anti roll links AND BUSHES WORN AND NEED ATTENTION REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY WIPER BLADE WORN NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM

Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,772 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust blowing on front pipe

Pass 29 Jan 2016 77,220 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 77,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,927 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,927 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,898 miles

FRONT TYTRE TREADS ON LIMITS REAR BRAKES BINDING

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,231 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 71,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 71,536 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 68,662 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 68,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

ns f tyre tread on limit

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,186 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 65,186 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,542 miles

slight play in os lower ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,683 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,683 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,342 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 VKE 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 60%.

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

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