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SA02 XSE

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,561 mi
Last recorded194,561 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 XSE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 194,561 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel tank strap corroded

full exhaust system corroded and weilded but not leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2022 183,307 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 183,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation outer cable broken (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,998 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 172,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 168,443 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight unit loose

Pass 14 Jun 2018 166,724 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 163,773 miles

Battery light staying on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 163,770 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Battery light staying on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 148,938 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 148,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

h/shield insecure

Fail 17 Oct 2014 139,530 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

h/shield insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,950 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 130,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 123,802 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 123,797 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front b/discs pitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,195 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 116,195 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,638 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 103,638 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,885 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 87,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 73,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 58,119 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 42,429 miles

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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SA02 XSE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 SA02 XSE, 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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SA02 XSE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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