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OV02 YBU

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,767 mi
Last recorded154,767 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 YBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 154,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 149,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,019 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,680 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,917 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 122,186 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 118,340 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 11,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,825 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,825 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 110,006 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 106,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 101,571 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 101,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre age cracking, 185 50 r16 81v

offside front side lamp dim

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bushes

wiper blade not clearing screen fully

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,014 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 88,994 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 85,720 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,935 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills & undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2007 73,758 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 73,758 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,144 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 YBU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

OV02 YBU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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