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RA51 UHV

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

246,698 mi
Last recorded246,698 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 UHV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 246,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has long travel

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 243,975 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

covers on under body & parts

Pass 4 Apr 2024 241,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

covers on under body

Pass 6 Apr 2023 237,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 232,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 227,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 227,517 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Mar 2021 227,509 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrect

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 227,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front coil spring incorrect

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 221,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 218,124 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 208,492 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 208,488 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 202,555 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 199,900 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 199,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 167,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel pipe clamp slightly insecure

hand brake lever plastic handle cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 139,249 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 139,249 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 117,576 miles

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

plastic sump guard broken

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,100 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,819 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,142 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 66,984 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 66,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,095 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,589 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,771 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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RA51 UHV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA51 UHV, 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 RA51 UHV registered?

RA51 UHV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is RA51 UHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA51 UHV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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