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RN02 FVM

2002 Audi A2

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,846 mi
Last recorded163,846 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 163,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in ball joint and gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil residue around boost pipes

Oil residue around the gearbox

Fail 21 Nov 2025 163,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in ball joint and gaiter perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around boost pipes

Oil residue around the gearbox

Fail 22 Oct 2025 163,821 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside front brake pads deteriorating

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating (on limit now)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter releasing grease

Pass 25 Oct 2024 156,394 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front outer brake pad is deteriorating

offside headlight outer lens is deteriorating

oil residue turbo pipework

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,210 miles

oil residue offside of engine

Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 142,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,872 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

Fail 27 Oct 2020 133,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop perished

Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,262 miles

Park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Oct 2019 128,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,109 miles

Near side & off side front brake flexi hoses perished & cracking

Near side front floor pan damaged

Near side front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

Near side steering track rod end dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Off side front floor pan damaged & dented

Pass 18 Oct 2017 116,275 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 116,241 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 113,686 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 112,015 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both floors (6.1.A.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 108,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,106 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,611 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 90,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 77,674 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 77,674 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 74,941 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 74,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,214 miles

front exaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 56,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 40,005 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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RN02 FVM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN02 FVM, 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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RN02 FVM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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