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S4 VCD

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

174,865 mi
Last recorded174,865 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 VCD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 174,865 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 174,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 166,763 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rubber bushes slightly worn and perished

Slight play in front wheels

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Nov 2020 166,519 miles

corrosion underneath

handbrake just met req

rubber bushes worn

slight play in front wheels

Pass 3 May 2019 164,051 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 155,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 155,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 155,446 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 140,958 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 140,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 21 Apr 2016 125,799 miles

cannot check rear seat belts as covered up at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,798 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cannot check rear seat belts as covered up at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,417 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

nearside rear shockabsorber weak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,998 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 96,998 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,618 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 80,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 80,600 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wall excessively cracked

nearside rear tyre excessively cracked

offside front tyre signs of run flat

Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,737 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,710 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 61,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 61,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,224 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 32,607 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 32,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 32,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,782 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,780 miles

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

Offside 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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S4 VCD 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 62.1%.

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 S4 VCD, 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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S4 VCD is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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