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RK02 BBE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

181,730 mi
Last recorded181,730 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BBE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 181,730 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 181,722 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 170,341 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,590 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 162,590 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 150,583 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 150,582 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror missing

Nearside Front mirror missing

Pass 2 Jun 2020 146,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 142,392 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 142,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 138,610 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 138,610 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 134,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 128,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,985 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 122,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 31 May 2014 109,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 94,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 87,016 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 81,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 75,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 49,653 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 49,653 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre low

offside rear tyre low

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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RK02 BBE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 RK02 BBE, 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 RK02 BBE registered?

RK02 BBE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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