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RV02 HRP

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

170,403 mi
Last recorded170,403 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 HRP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 170,403 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 169,416 miles

Front exhaust pipe leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2023 162,297 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 162,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 158,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 158,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,142 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,520 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wiper mech (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 151,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from wiper mech (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 147,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 144,214 miles

Advise both sides front tires low and perishing.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre low and perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2018 144,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Advise both sides front tires low and perishing.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Advise park brake has little reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front headlamp misting.

Nearside Rear Tyre low and perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 141,890 miles

Advise both sides front tyres low and perished.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 141,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Advise both sides front tyres low and perished.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 138,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 138,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 135,275 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,917 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 119,855 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,248 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front and rear number plates just ok

n/s air bag blown

Fail 22 Aug 2011 107,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front and rear number plates just ok

n/s air bag blown

Pass 22 Dec 2009 96,695 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 96,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 84,705 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 79,063 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 72,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 70,152 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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RV02 HRP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RV02 HRP, 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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RV02 HRP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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