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SM02 VGZ

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,641 mi
Last recorded179,641 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 VGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 179,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

marking to windscreen from wiper blades

n/s/f headlamp lense deteriorating

n/s/f tyre heavy inner edge wear

slight play developing both front anti roll bar links

Fail 14 Feb 2020 179,638 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

marking to windscreen from wiper blades

n/s/f headlamp lense deteriorating

n/s/f tyre heavy inner edge wear

slight play developing both front anti roll bar links

Fail 20 Jan 2020 179,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view requires attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 169,249 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 169,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 164,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 164,440 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 158,363 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 158,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 148,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 139,466 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 139,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 127,009 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2013 127,008 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 115,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear brake rubbing slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2011 104,120 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 104,120 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 91,616 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 81,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,557 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 60,870 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,154 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate distorting

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 VGZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGZ, 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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What year was SM02 VGZ registered?

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

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