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RV02 UBN

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,009 mi
Last recorded229,009 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 UBN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 229,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 222,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 222,577 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 215,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil residue on the engine and gearbox

slight play in n/s/f steering

slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 10 Feb 2016 206,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted

engine cover fitted

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 199,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 199,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 192,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2014 192,054 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2013 164,447 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 156,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner drive shaft gaiters slightly insecure on drive shafts

nearside rear brake pipe starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

nearside track rod end dust cover starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear number plate starting to fade

wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Mar 2012 156,475 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner drive shaft gaiters slightly insecure on drive shafts

nearside rear brake pipe starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre slightly damaged

nearside track rod end dust cover starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear number plate starting to fade

wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 149,834 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside inner driveshaft boot insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2010 142,826 miles

Both inner C.V. boots weeping

Both rear brakes binding

Engine oil level close to min

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Long travel parking brake

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen scratched

Fail 10 Mar 2010 142,798 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 128,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dipstick broken

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2009 128,851 miles

dipstick broken

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,317 miles

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

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts slow to retract

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel liner insecure

wiper becoming poor

Pass 23 Feb 2007 106,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 89,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate starting to fade

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 UBN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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