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SM02 YSA

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,441 mi
Last recorded91,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 YSA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 91,441 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,441 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 75,598 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,413 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2016 64,413 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust system rusty

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2015 63,998 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light lit on dash

exhaust system rusty

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 63,998 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light lit on dash

exhaust system rusty

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,682 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,392 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 61,388 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2011 54,367 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

oil and coolant levels low

Fail 26 Jun 2011 54,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs slightly worn

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 26 Jun 2010 50,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filter corroded

nearside front wheel is dented (inside edge)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 50,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs rusted and worn

fuel filter corroded

nearside front wheel is dented (inside edge)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,162 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,999 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 31,071 miles

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

o/side rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,022 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 26,005 miles

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

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

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

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 YSA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YSA, 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 YSA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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