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SH02 NGN

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

105,838 mi
Last recorded105,838 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 105,838 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 105,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2025 105,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 105,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 104,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 103,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 100,928 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 100,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 99,567 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 96,317 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 96,317 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 92,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 89,429 miles

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,765 miles

nearside front tyre damage

offside front tyre damage

offside rear tyre damage

Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,765 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

nearside front tyre damage

offside front tyre damage

offside rear tyre damage

Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,081 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

EPC warning lamp on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 82,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

EPC warning lamp on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,213 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,213 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 72,687 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 72,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,040 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 71,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,188 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,188 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,884 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,884 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,884 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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SH02 NGN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 SH02 NGN, 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 SH02 NGN registered?

SH02 NGN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 13 May 2002.

Is SH02 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 NGN shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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