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SL02 GCX

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 GCX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 124,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,598 miles

Offside both front and rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2017 122,598 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside both front and rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2016 119,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,720 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 116,718 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 100,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf inner tie rod slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2013 84,573 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 84,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 882,329 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 82,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 77,055 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 77,055 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 70,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,405 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 47,335 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 41,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,308 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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SL02 GCX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GCX, 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 GCX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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