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SM02 YRJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

99,444 mi
Last recorded99,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 YRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,444 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking from steering gaiter, recommend further inspectiom/repair (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 99,443 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily corroded, recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint leaking from steering gaiter, recommend further inspectiom/repair (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 98,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded advise further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 98,803 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded advise further inspection (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside, recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 98,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 98,222 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 98,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 95,920 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,884 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 92,884 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 88,409 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,406 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 84,386 miles

Nearside Rear N/S rear park brake performance bellow par compared to O/S

Fail 11 Jan 2016 84,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear N/S rear park brake performance bellow par compared to O/S

Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2014 72,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 64,960 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 64,960 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 54,318 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,704 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,088 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,272 miles

unable to see under bonnet area, sills and front underside due to covers

Fail 27 Jun 2007 33,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to see under bonnet area, sills and front underside due to covers

Pass 26 May 2006 24,877 miles

Unable to check sills due to covers

Unable to open bonnet due to design

Unable to see front to rear brake pipes due to covers

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 YRJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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