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OV02 VLJ

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 VLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 121,542 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 119,161 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 116,691 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 116,691 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,499 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 114,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 112,237 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,720 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

offside front wing mirror has damage to glass

oil level on minimum - oil leak

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 100,562 miles

Engine management lamp remains on

Front windscreen has a miner surface scratch on nearside

Offside rear tyre tread deteriated but not deep enough to reach the ply/cord

Pass 30 Jul 2013 98,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 94,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2011 90,968 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 87,217 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 82,986 miles

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

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)

management light staying on

Fail 27 Jul 2009 82,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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)

management light staying on

Pass 30 Jul 2008 78,081 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 69,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,642 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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 VLJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

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

Is OV02 VLJ safe to buy?

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