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SO51 POU

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 POU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 112,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Strut top mount deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 112,031 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Strut top deterated

Front Minor leak from front exhaust

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 May 2018 112,021 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack not properly attached lock nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Strut top deterated

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,719 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 99,807 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 99,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 93,140 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

oil light on

Fail 11 Dec 2014 93,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

oil light on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,818 miles

slight oil leak at engine

Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 79,226 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 72,647 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 72,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 64,459 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,575 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,521 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,447 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,029 miles

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

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

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 POU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 POU, 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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SO51 POU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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