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OV02 VLC

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,043 mi
Last recorded159,043 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 159,043 miles

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

Oil leak ()

a lot of exhaust fumes coming from underneath bonnet

Fail 10 Nov 2017 159,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

a lot of exhaust fumes coming from underneath bonnet

Pass 22 Nov 2016 155,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel rim has damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2016 155,469 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel rim has damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2015 152,420 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside door mirror starting to work loose.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 145,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 133,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 120,324 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

o/s/r seat folded down seat belt not checked

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,727 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 109,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 100,220 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 100,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,342 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2008 70,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,315 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS GETTING LOW.

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 VLC is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

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

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