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RL02 ARU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,577 mi
Last recorded128,577 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 128,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 122,511 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 108,519 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 94,986 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 94,631 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 79,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 65,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,785 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,793 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,740 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,627 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,453 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,204 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 28,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 25,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,067 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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RL02 ARU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RL02 ARU, 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 RL02 ARU registered?

RL02 ARU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for RL02 ARU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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