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RL51 BHP

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,679 mi
Last recorded161,679 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 BHP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 161,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 175 60r15

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 151,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 151,232 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 136,323 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 122,506 miles

near side front tyre 2mm 175/60/15

Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

near side front tyre 2mm 175/60/15

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,585 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 116,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 111,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 106,169 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2013 106,169 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2012 100,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,066 miles

Both front Brake discs in poor condition

Both front tyres worn inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2012 94,061 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front Brake discs in poor condition

Both front tyres worn inner edge of tread

Nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,725 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,577 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 61,970 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,970 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 47,068 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 40,627 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2005 40,627 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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RL51 BHP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RL51 BHP, 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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RL51 BHP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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