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RX51 YTV

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,085 mi
Last recorded227,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 YTV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 227,085 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 227,081 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 224,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 224,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 222,667 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 222,663 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 222,082 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2023 222,081 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2022 221,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2022 221,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 221,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 220,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 220,983 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 220,646 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 220,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 212,493 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 212,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 203,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 190,940 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 190,928 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ABS light illuminated during test briefly

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 190,922 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Rear to front (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ABS light illuminated during test briefly

Both rear brakes slightly binding

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 174,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 174,603 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tyre edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 167,896 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 164,222 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 67,307 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

dipstick end broken

noise on pulley on engine sounds similar to free wheeling pulley but not noisy on full lock?

Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,244 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 153,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 141,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 127,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 114,947 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 106,853 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 106,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 99,341 miles

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

Rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Slight smear on front wiper

Pass 2 Jan 2007 83,189 miles

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

Slight distortion on both number plates

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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RX51 YTV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RX51 YTV, 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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RX51 YTV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 6 January 2002.

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