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SM02 VHG

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

88,157 mi
Last recorded88,157 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 VHG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 88,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 80,253 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalaced.

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing and split.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Foot brake efficiency poor.

Fail 19 Nov 2024 80,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front brakes slightly imbalaced.

Offside Front Wiper slightly smearing and split.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Foot brake efficiency poor.

Fail 8 Oct 2024 79,664 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake /freeplay (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split at pump /bumper damage (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated /output reduced

Offside Front seatbelt retract fault

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside floor heavy damage

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 67,808 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe leak at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe to brake hose and offside pipe from brake hose to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 67,446 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Non locking cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Gear linkage pivot seized

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Turbo waste gate pipe disconnected

Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavily on edges and close to limit 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F Tyre wearing heavily on edges and perished/slight damage to side wall 175/60/15

Offside Front Inner CV Boot clip missing but boot still secure

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 54,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 51,460 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to check fuel filler cap seal - filler flap not opening

Fail 3 Sep 2020 51,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Unable to check fuel filler cap seal - filler flap not opening

Pass 28 May 2019 49,658 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,242 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 47,242 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 45,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,891 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,361 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 40,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 37,574 miles

front discs pitted due to being parked up for long time may have judder when braking

Fail 2 May 2014 37,574 miles

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

front discs pitted due to being parked up for long time may have judder when braking

Pass 17 May 2013 35,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 33,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 32,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,527 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 29,527 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 27,385 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 27,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 25,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 22,687 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 22,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 18,950 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 VHG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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