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SO02 RZS

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 RZS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 129,766 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2025 113,005 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2025 112,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 107,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 105,331 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,129 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,644 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,184 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,184 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Both rear backing plates looses and corroded

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,375 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 98,375 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,555 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,856 miles

Front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect engine misfire and engine damp with oil

Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect engine misfire and engine damp with oil

Pass 25 Jul 2013 90,067 miles

front exhaust flexi showing signs of deterioration and slight blow from it

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 77,249 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 72,065 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,560 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 56,536 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,870 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 43,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 29,709 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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SO02 RZS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO02 RZS, 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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What year was SO02 RZS registered?

SO02 RZS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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