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RK02 BBJ

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 BBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2026 77,605 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine management light on dash

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Sep 2025 71,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/50/16 /- 6mm

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 71,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 185/50/16 /- 6mm

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 68,731 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 68,731 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 67,122 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 67,110 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 64,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 64,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fuel cove intermittent releasing

Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 58,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 58,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 53,963 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 53,952 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to calipper joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,514 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,815 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 43,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 41,721 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 41,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 33,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 33,803 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,466 miles

front number plate

Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,912 miles

front number plate

offside front anti roll bar centre bushes worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside headlight misted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,310 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,537 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 14 Feb 2006 13,087 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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RK02 BBJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BBJ, 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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RK02 BBJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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