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2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 PBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,987 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,678 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 99,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,135 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Items removed from drivers view of the road.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 91,135 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Items removed from drivers view of the road.

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,096 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,521 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,609 miles

Engine oil max 3

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside and nearside inner c.v gaiters have minor leaks.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,609 miles

Engine oil max 3

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside and nearside inner c.v gaiters have minor leaks.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 67,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 1 May 2010 63,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dipstick broken - oil not checked

Fail 1 May 2010 63,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

dipstick broken - oil not checked

Pass 28 Apr 2009 59,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,444 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,444 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 49,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 44,003 miles

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

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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RV52 PBX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV52 PBX, 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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RV52 PBX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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