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OV02 ZTL

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,257 mi
Last recorded145,257 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 ZTL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 145,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 134,400 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 134,400 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 127,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f wheel arch liner in secure

wind screen scratched

Fail 5 Jul 2017 127,704 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Braking system leaking n/s/r wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f wheel arch liner in secure

wind screen scratched

Pass 6 Jul 2016 121,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 114,727 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,268 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 106,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,717 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 99,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 92,516 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 84,039 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 84,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 75,666 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,300 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 60,440 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 42,374 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 42,372 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,321 miles

front brake imbalance 21%

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 ZTL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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