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OV02 VLA

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 45,749 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 45,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,826 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,747 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 41,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 40,108 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 39,157 miles

Nearside mirror missing

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 39,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside mirror missing

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 36,985 miles

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

fuel cap aces in the boot

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,291 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cord or ply

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

fuel cap switch not in function access in the boot

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,203 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp lens insecure

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 31,427 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,427 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 29,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 29,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 28,752 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 27,339 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,454 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 17,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 17,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 VLA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLA, 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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What year was OV02 VLA registered?

OV02 VLA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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