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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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Exhaust rattle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stone chips in windscreen
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
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
o/s rear spring but not dangerous
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
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
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
slight play on track rod o/s/f
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
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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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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