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RO02 VZL

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,900 mi
Last recorded180,900 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO02 VZL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 180,900 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 180,900 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 182,995 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

non-obligatory mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,293 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 180,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 179,292 miles

n/s/r bump stop has perished.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 179,292 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop has perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 178,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 175,887 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 175,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 169,286 miles

n/s/ mirror unit not secure.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 169,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ mirror unit not secure.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 154,806 miles

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

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

near side mirror insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2011 154,806 miles

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

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

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

near side mirror insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 137,644 miles

front wiper blade worn and juddering

Fail 15 Mar 2010 137,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front discs and pads worn, advise replacement

front wiper blade worn and juddering

Pass 23 Feb 2009 119,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 119,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 104,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 87,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 70,771 miles

n/s/r bump stop seperating

rear number plate deterating

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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RO02 VZL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RO02 VZL, 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 RO02 VZL registered?

RO02 VZL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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