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SL02 GAU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,615 mi
Last recorded82,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 GAU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 82,615 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 80,434 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 72,397 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,394 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,227 miles

engine oil on minimum

Fail 14 Oct 2013 63,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,774 miles

some signs of dampness at fuel filter

Fail 2 Oct 2012 57,775 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level low

some signs of dampness at fuel filter

Pass 6 Oct 2011 52,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Oct 2011 52,902 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,988 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 47,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,724 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 44,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 41,864 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 41,864 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 33,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SL02 GAU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SL02 GAU, 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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SL02 GAU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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