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SD02 ACF

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,788 mi
Last recorded86,788 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 ACF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,788 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2026 86,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2025 84,019 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 77,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 71,635 miles

both front suspension arms and rear axle beam slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted / slightly worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil sweat at engine area

slight brake bind at both front service brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2023 71,616 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arms and rear axle beam slightly corroded

both rear shock absorber outer casings slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted / slightly worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil sweat at engine area

slight brake bind at both front service brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2022 69,412 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 67,028 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded and bushes perished

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of gasses

front bumper damaged

front registration plate deteriorated

headlamp beam pattern slightly effected due to moisture ingress in headlamps

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2021 67,026 miles

Macpherson strut insecurely attached offside front mount collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded and bushes perished

exhaust system corroded and has a minor leak of gasses

front bumper damaged

front registration plate deteriorated

headlamp beam pattern slightly effected due to moisture ingress in headlamps

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,411 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at offside front anti roll bar droplink

Pass 21 Feb 2019 62,588 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,673 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs pitted

minor leak of gasses at exhaust

offside cv gaiter deteriorated

slight brake bind at both front brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,301 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,112 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,130 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 51,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,521 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 42,782 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,272 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,775 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 37,756 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,636 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 30,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,011 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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SD02 ACF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD02 ACF, 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 SD02 ACF registered?

SD02 ACF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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