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SO51 KZB

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,471 mi
Last recorded143,471 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 KZB
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 143,471 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 143,471 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2025 142,961 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 26 May 2025 142,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 29 May 2024 142,256 miles

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

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

Fail 29 May 2024 142,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

Pass 5 Jun 2023 141,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 141,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake just met figures

Pass 2 Jun 2021 139,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inside edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 139,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on inside edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 138,407 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 138,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 136,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped on inside edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at break flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre miss shaped on inside edge.

Fail 10 May 2019 136,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre miss shaped on inside edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at break flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre miss shaped on inside edge.

Pass 12 May 2018 135,038 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 135,038 miles

Stop lamp not working none at rear. (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 133,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 52,290 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 129,107 miles

Offside Front abs cable chaffed

Fail 5 May 2016 129,107 miles

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

Offside Front abs cable chaffed

Pass 12 May 2015 125,102 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 125,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 118,337 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 112,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 112,874 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 110,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 107,576 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 107,576 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 102,528 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Diesel contamination arounrd fuel filter at tank

Evidence of handbrake lever hitting retro fit bracket at lever

Pass 1 May 2009 93,462 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 91,994 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 84,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 76,634 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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SO51 KZB is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO51 KZB, 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 SO51 KZB registered?

SO51 KZB is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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