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SM02 VHK

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

142,551 mi
Last recorded142,551 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 142,551 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 142,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,613 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2024 134,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 131,140 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 131,119 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Front brake hose bracket loose and secured with a cable tie

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

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 125,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 30,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 119,341 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad warning light on but pads are good

Fail 26 Feb 2020 114,878 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

pad warning light on but pads are good

Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 99,274 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 82,883 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 82,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,311 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,311 miles

passenger door catch insecure tailgate (6.2.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 64,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall abraded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall abraded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall abraded

Fail 12 May 2015 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condensation in n/s headlamp

front discs corroded

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall abraded

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall abraded

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall abraded

Fail 12 May 2014 60,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 60,071 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 56,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate cracked

rear brake imbalance 35%

wiper smearing screen

Pass 2 May 2012 49,144 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2011 42,791 miles

corrosion on o/s/r handbrake cable

engine undertray insecure at rear

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r heatshield insecure

rear brake imbalance 30%

Pass 6 May 2010 35,418 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 3 May 2010 35,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 6 May 2009 29,113 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 19,583 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,516 miles

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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 VHK is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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