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SM02 YSE

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 YSE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,185 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 100,185 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum scuffing noise

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,060 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 930,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 86,857 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2014 81,505 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 81,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 57,256 miles

Nearside 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,520 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,332 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,567 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,160 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 45,160 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,066 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 YSE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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