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SB02 XDL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,709 mi
Last recorded162,709 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 XDL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 162,709 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 144,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 138,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 19 May 2017 138,490 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing 2x Front (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x Front (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle casing damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 135,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 135,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 130,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 125,934 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 110,942 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 110,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 97,377 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 97,377 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/r seat belt buckel trim missing

o/s/r shocker cover adrift

wiring for pad light missing /n/s/f

Pass 20 May 2011 71,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 64,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 May 2010 64,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 May 2009 60,102 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,798 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,725 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 32,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside steering rack has slight play

oil leak around turbo

play in offside of steering rack

wiper smears screen slightly

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 XDL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XDL, 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 XDL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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