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SAM 861Y

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,523 mi
Last recorded104,523 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 861Y
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 104,523 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,629 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 102,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 99,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyre pressures running soft

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,071 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

slight misting both headlight lenses

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

slight misting both headlight lenses

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,348 miles

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

Nearside slight misting on inside of lens

Fail 30 Oct 2020 90,348 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside slight misting on inside of lens

Pass 2 May 2019 84,675 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 78,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 73,703 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded slightly under plastic coating

both rear tyre sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 71,738 miles

both rear shockers top covers insecure

brake pipes ar rear grease coated

cracking on rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2015 70,305 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 68,428 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2013 66,482 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

front discs pitted and corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 28 May 2012 64,767 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

heavy corrosion on front brake discs

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2012 64,767 miles

heavy corrosion on front brake discs

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2011 62,708 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner edges

o/s/r brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 14 May 2010 60,608 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 May 2009 58,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 58,129 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 54,873 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 50,698 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 46,530 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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SAM 861Y is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SAM 861Y, 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 SAM 861Y registered?

SAM 861Y is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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