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OV02 VKG

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

233,734 mi
Last recorded233,734 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 233,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 230,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 230,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 227,985 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 218,116 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 218,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 208,324 miles

Central exhaust corroded and pin holed

Front no plate cracked

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 193,015 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 193,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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 16 Feb 2016 183,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has small splits on inner side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays insecure

Fail 16 Feb 2016 183,655 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre has small splits on inner side wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

under trays insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2015 169,852 miles

front no.plate damaged not likely to be misread

o/s/f treda depth low wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2015 169,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatshield losse over rear silencer fowling exhaust

front no.plate damaged not likely to be misread

o/s/f treda depth low wearing inner and outer edge of tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2014 157,197 miles

front number plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks weak

slight smeer to wiper

Fail 7 Feb 2014 157,197 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

alloy wheels damaged

front number plate cracked

o/s/f door hinges worn

rear coil springs corroded

rear shocks weak

slight smeer to wiper

Pass 19 Feb 2013 145,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cables corroded.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 145,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake cables corroded.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 126,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 112,463 miles

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

both rear shocker covers broken away

Fail 24 Jan 2011 112,463 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker covers broken away

Pass 26 Jan 2010 90,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,038 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 72,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,480 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 48,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,437 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 VKG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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