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RV02 GBY

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,637 mi
Last recorded167,637 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 GBY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 167,637 miles

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SEAT BELT FRAYED (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 167,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED FROM VEHICLE

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed SEAT BELT FRAYED (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 157,415 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 148,792 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 144,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 144,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 133,986 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 129,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 125,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 125,766 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,463 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 76,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 70,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,280 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges/nearside inner cv boot insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,094 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,381 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 47,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 43,450 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 43,450 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,260 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)

o/s front caliper damp, no obvious sign of leak

Fail 2 Mar 2006 40,260 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front caliper damp, no obvious sign of leak

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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RV02 GBY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV02 GBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV02 GBY registered?

RV02 GBY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is RV02 GBY safe to buy?

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