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RY51 VLG

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,874 mi
Last recorded194,874 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 VLG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 194,874 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 184,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 170,950 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 170,947 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Scored (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2015 157,431 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 148,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

damage to the front number plate

Fail 17 Feb 2014 148,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

damage to the front number plate

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

Fail 19 Mar 2013 129,384 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Feb 2012 113,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

coolant level low

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Mar 2011 105,313 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

oil leak

small damage to front number plate

Fail 17 Mar 2011 105,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

oil leak

small damage to front number plate

Pass 16 Mar 2010 98,085 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

front number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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)

front number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2009 89,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 78,641 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SOON 175 / 60 / 15 H

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING TO OUTER EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / TYRES WEARING UNEVEN 175 / 60 / 15 V

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING DOWN CLOSE TO MIN THICKNESS

THREE NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE / TYRE BECOMING PERISHED / CRACKED 175 / 60 / 15 V --H RATED ON FRONT

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,810 miles

both front tyres very low on inner edges reccomend replace and tracking re-set

replaced o/s/r brake light bulb

Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,097 miles

STONE CHIPS IN SCREEN

WIPER BANGS ON A POST ON OFFSIDE

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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RY51 VLG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RY51 VLG, 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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What year was RY51 VLG registered?

RY51 VLG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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