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OV02 VKS

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,497 mi
Last recorded148,497 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VKS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 148,497 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,079 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 139,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 129,959 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 129,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 124,157 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,649 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,762 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,496 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 113,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 110,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,364 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,364 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 98,061 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 86,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 86,901 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,217 miles

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

dipstick damaged

n/s inner cv boot insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,830 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,825 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 45,161 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

cracks on sidewall/tread on nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,161 miles

cracks on sidewall/tread on nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 36,243 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 32,814 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 32,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VKS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc 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 OV02 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

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

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