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SM02 MTV

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

280,966 mi
Last recorded280,966 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 MTV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 280,966 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 280,964 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear bump stops and covers missing/poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2025 261,928 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on (wires broken)

wiper linkage/arm worn( scratching screen on the bottom) n/s washer jet missing

Fail 14 Aug 2025 261,901 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern due to lens condition (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine covered in oil( oil running onto exhaust) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on strut pinch bolt(bolt in wrong way round) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on pinch bolt (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front TRACK ROD END INCORRECT(n/s fitted to o/s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on (wires broken)

Pass 27 Aug 2024 250,185 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad waring light on (broken wire n/s/f)

hand Brake lever has very little reserve travel

power steering pipe/rack damp

rear axle and underside of vehicle corroded

rear bump stops broken

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 21 Aug 2024 250,101 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad waring light on (broken wire n/s/f)

hand Brake lever has very little reserve travel

power steering pipe/rack damp

rear axle and underside of vehicle corroded

rear bump stops broken

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 16 Aug 2023 232,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2023 232,067 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess deteriorated/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 220,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 205,391 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil(looks from high up on engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank support strap corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2021 205,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust damaged(not blowing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre close to inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil(looks from high up on engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shields insecure

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 195,180 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and light scoring caused by faulty wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 195,180 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips and light scoring caused by faulty wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 183,275 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust rattle

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2019 183,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust rattle

Glow plug light flashing, indicating a fault

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

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Aug 2018 168,378 miles

Front brake hoses are corroded at ferrules

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

Rear brake drums corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear shock absorbers corroded

brake warning lamp illuminated (pads not worn low)

engine oil leaks present but not considered severe

metal power steering pipe on rack badly corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess conditions

stone chips and light scratch marks in windscreen

windscreen water drain blocked

Fail 14 Aug 2018 168,374 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible excessively deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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

Front brake discs badly worn and pitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear pattern (blocking badly)

Rear both shock absorber dust covers/bump stops split

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear shock absorbers corroded

brake warning lamp illuminated (pads not worn low)

engine oil leaks present but not considered severe

metal power steering pipe on rack badly corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to fully assess conditions

windscreen water drain blocked

Pass 31 Aug 2017 163,920 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint sleeve (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides boot perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre blocking on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2017 163,920 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint sleeve (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides boot perished and cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre blocking on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stone chip in windscreen

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 146,162 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops insecure

marking to o/s windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2016 146,162 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops insecure

marking to o/s windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 132,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 123,288 miles

o/s rear spring but not dangerous

Fail 19 Aug 2014 123,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2013 109,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,819 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 91,681 miles

slight play on track rod o/s/f

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

slight play on track rod o/s/f

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 64,038 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,272 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,438 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 MTV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM02 MTV, 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 MTV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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