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RN02 FTP

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,198 mi
Last recorded177,198 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 FTP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 177,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable tie rod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 175,612 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 175,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Sun visor will not stay up in the correct position (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 171,197 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 171,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 166,116 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 160,860 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Fail 24 Jul 2014 160,860 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

both rear wheels slightly buckled

Pass 16 Jul 2013 155,475 miles

plastic oversills fitted

rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2012 148,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 138,672 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 138,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 134,612 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 113,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2007 94,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 94,442 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 65,917 miles

no rear seats

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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RN02 FTP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RN02 FTP, 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 RN02 FTP registered?

RN02 FTP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 23 August 2002.

Is RN02 FTP safe to buy?

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