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R400 AWR

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,745 mi
Last recorded110,745 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 AWR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 110,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 110,745 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,810 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

engine oil leaks apparent

front wiper in poor condition

nearside front headlight lense is crazed

Pass 12 Mar 2024 101,916 miles

both the rear handbrake cables are in poor condition

nearside front headlight lens is crazed

offside front brake hose is becoming perished

offside rear brake is binding

rear exhaust joiner blowing slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,587 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 96,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 94,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 94,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 93,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 93,357 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,264 miles

Central Front exhaust slightly blow engine area.

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 82,351 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight blow on exhaust at front of engine

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,782 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

slight blow on exhaust at front of engine area.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 75,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked at connection to caliper (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy.

slight blow on exhaust at front of engine area.

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,913 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded and blowing in 2 places

front discs heavily corroded on inner faces but met efficiencies

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,085 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres,small cracks in treads,no cords visible.

nearside rear tyre,tread slightly out of shape on inner edge/uneven wear.

offside front tyre,worn smooth on inner edge/uneven wear on outer edge also.

slight blow on exhaust at front of engine[possible manifold/down pipes joints]

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,803 miles

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

SLIGHT CORROSION FORMING UNDER PROTECTICE COATING ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,323 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded

both rear indicators slightly faded

slight exhaust blow from engine area[possibly behind manifold heat shield]

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,323 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear brake discs badly corroded

both rear indicators slightly faded

slight exhaust blow from engine area[possibly behind manifold heat shield]

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,761 miles

all brake discs have some areas of corrosion.

damage to nearside rear bumper[holed].

slight knock in steering but no excessive play found.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,197 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 44,197 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,328 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

front number plate seperating

Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,112 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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R400 AWR is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R400 AWR, 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 R400 AWR registered?

R400 AWR is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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