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SM02 MPY

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,795 mi
Last recorded73,795 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 MPY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,795 miles

EML illuminated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear General heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 73,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked through to cords on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing badly and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing badly and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear General heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,754 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 73,742 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 73,592 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 73,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 73,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 72,660 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 71,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 69,674 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 69,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2016 66,979 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 62,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 58,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 58,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 54,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 54,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front vehicle undertray insecure

Pass 10 May 2012 52,081 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 52,054 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 49,405 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 45,938 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 45,938 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 21 May 2009 42,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2007 33,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 26,721 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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SM02 MPY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SM02 MPY, 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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SM02 MPY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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