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SP02 DBX

2002 Audi A2

Green Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

203,880 mi
Last recorded203,880 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 DBX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 203,880 miles

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack o/s gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 203,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust flex section leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack weep at flex boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 187,566 miles

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

advise front brake discs corroded and brake pads low

advise front flex exhaust

advise front wiper blade

Fail 10 Sep 2017 187,565 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise front brake discs corroded and brake pads low

advise front flex exhaust

advise front wiper blade

Pass 12 Sep 2016 176,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,222 miles

both front track rods have slight play at fixings

Fail 6 Oct 2015 166,209 miles

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

both front track rods have slight play at fixings

Pass 24 Sep 2014 156,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 156,965 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wiper poor

Pass 3 Oct 2013 144,174 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 144,160 miles

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 134,096 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 13,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,299 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 92,790 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 77,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 39,231 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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SP02 DBX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP02 DBX, 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 SP02 DBX registered?

SP02 DBX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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