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SN02 RTR

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,325 mi
Last recorded155,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 RTR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 155,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 155,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 130,506 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 124,890 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

The windscreen has damage caused by a wiper but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2013 124,890 miles

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

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

The windscreen has damage caused by a wiper but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 7 Sep 2012 116,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 107,606 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp broken

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front brakes

Fail 13 Sep 2011 107,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f fog lamp broken

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2011 104,923 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 104,923 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 93,404 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

Pass 7 Jan 2010 93,404 miles

long handbrake travel

offside rear tyre tread depth getting down

Fail 4 Feb 2009 83,465 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracking o/s/r tyre

n/s handbrake cable damaged

n/s/f/ fog damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

underbody , sill & arch liners fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,465 miles

cracking o/s/r tyre

n/s handbrake cable damaged

n/s/f/ fog damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

underbody , sill & arch liners fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2008 77,296 miles

Nearside front spot light broken

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,296 miles

Nearside front spot light broken

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,256 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

engine cover fitted

sillcovers fitted

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

wear n/s/r tyre inside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2007 65,256 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

engine cover fitted

sillcovers fitted

slight cracking o/s/r tyre

wear n/s/r tyre inside edge

Pass 7 Aug 2006 50,114 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,992 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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SN02 RTR is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SN02 RTR, 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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SN02 RTR is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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