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SB02 BCE

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,962 mi
Last recorded91,962 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 BCE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,962 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,764 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 84,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

amber pad warning light on dash PADS OK

Fail 26 Sep 2015 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Offside Rear age cracks to tread

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

amber pad warning light on dash PADS OK

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread 205/4017

brake pad waring light on

Fail 27 Sep 2014 78,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres cracking on tread 205/4017

brake pad waring light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,148 miles

baby seat in both rear seats harniced

drivers door strap noise but not inseqre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,023 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 98,022 miles

Front Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

reqs tracking on front tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2008 73,927 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,075 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 54,075 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 42,847 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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SB02 BCE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB02 BCE, 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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SB02 BCE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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