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OY02 LBX

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,729 mi
Last recorded136,729 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 LBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 136,729 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2026 136,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2025 133,221 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 133,221 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 122,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,063 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 114,956 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,334 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Front inner cv boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 104,054 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 104,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced UV degradation of headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced UV degradation of headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,566 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 89,566 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,629 miles

Offside front foglight inop.

offside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,629 miles

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

Offside front foglight inop.

offside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front offside fog light inoperative

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,967 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,055 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,055 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,610 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 60,610 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,016 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,352 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 46,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,910 miles

both rear tyres quite badly perished on the inner walls

Pass 8 Feb 2006 35,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY02 LBX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY02 LBX, 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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OY02 LBX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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