CarVerify

Free Car Check

RE02 LCZ

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

186,021 mi
Last recorded186,021 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 LCZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 186,021 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 186,008 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 39 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 161,772 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 159,632 miles

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

Light scratching and small stone chip to windscreen

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 159,599 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Light scratching and small stone chip to windscreen

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 159,539 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value @ 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 153,965 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 153,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,514 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 148,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 137,627 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod, slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/ perished slightly

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Fail 14 Apr 2016 137,627 miles

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

Nearside Front inner track rod, slight play in ball joint

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/ perished slightly

both front anti-roll bar drop links have slight play in ball joints

Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,324 miles

offside registration plate light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,324 miles

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

offside registration plate light not working

Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,944 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 116,944 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 114,649 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,175 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 105,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,128 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 85,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 60,581 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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
Full Audi A2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RE02 LCZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RE02 LCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE02 LCZ?

You can check the full history of RE02 LCZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RE02 LCZ registered?

RE02 LCZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is RE02 LCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE02 LCZ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RE02 LCZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RE02 LCZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.