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OV02 VLR

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,916 mi
Last recorded123,916 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked on side wall

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S/R AND O/S/R (2.7.2a)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,092 miles

eml on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 121,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

eml on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 118,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 118,242 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,510 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,893 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,955 miles

Airbag Lamp is occasionally illuminating.

Brake Fluid in the reservoir is very dark. Recommended to be changed ASAP.

Front Bumper is slightly insecure in the O/S Corner.

Nails in all tyres, (5 in N/S/R).

O/S/R Tyre, inner edge is almost showing structure. Replacement is recommended IMMEDIATELY.

Rear Number Plate is beginning to deteriorate.

Starter Motor Bendix is dry.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake Fluid in the reservoir is very dark. Recommended to be changed ASAP.

Brake Warning Lamp is Indicating a fault or failure.

Coolant Above Maximum.

Front Bumper is slightly insecure in the O/S Corner.

Nails in all tyres, (5 in N/S/R).

O/S/R Tyre, inner edge is almost showing structure. Replacement is recommended IMMEDIATELY.

Rear Number Plate is beginning to deteriorate.

Traction Control System is Indicating a fault or failure.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 72,090 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 69,549 miles

Air-con not working recomend Re-gas

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 54,990 miles

n/s/r tyre tread uneven possibly due to weakened structure (sidewall slightly perished too)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,107 miles

front anti rollbar stops repaired

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,322 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 29,990 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 VLR is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

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

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