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SD02 ACU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

172,623 mi
Last recorded172,623 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 ACU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 172,623 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2024 172,622 miles

Brake lever excessively worn lever not staying on the on position (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

underside heavily corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 163,845 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 159,910 miles

power steering slight leak

Fail 15 Mar 2022 159,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

power steering slight leak

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,406 miles

advise offside front drop link cover

advise rusting to front suspension arms

advise steering rack sweat

Fail 24 Mar 2021 154,405 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side 40kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 10 kg no lock (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise offside front drop link cover

advise rusting to front suspension arms

advise steering rack sweat

Fail 30 Mar 2020 154,350 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split no longer prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt solit no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 150,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 133,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 126,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 109,663 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,561 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,219 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 70,587 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 70,585 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,987 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,148 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 35,598 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 ACU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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