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OV02 VLE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

179,543 mi
Last recorded179,543 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 179,543 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 179,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 164,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Rear seats not in use

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 25 Nov 2022 152,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Heatshield adrift

Fail 25 Nov 2022 152,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Heatshield adrift

Pass 10 Dec 2021 143,634 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 143,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,445 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield adrift

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 116,271 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop split

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 109,584 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 109,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Slight oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,755 miles

Front under wing splash guards damaged and insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,755 miles

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

Front under wing splash guards damaged and insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 86,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

e/m/l light illuminated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 86,738 miles

e/m/l light illuminated

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2013 78,922 miles

management light on

outer sills covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2013 78,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

management light on

outer sills covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,218 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,124 miles

centre brake pipes not vissable running behind sill cover

Pass 15 Nov 2010 53,557 miles

limited inspection centre brake pipes behind sill

Fail 15 Nov 2010 53,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

limited inspection centre brake pipes behind sill

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,046 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

centre brake pipes limited inspection behind sill covers

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,797 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres have ageing cracks

tip of oil dipstick is missing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 39,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have ageing cracks

tip of oil dipstick is missing

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,412 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing on edges.

Pass 30 May 2006 20,207 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 VLE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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