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SP02 DCO

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,240 mi
Last recorded129,240 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 DCO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 129,240 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 129,240 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 125,844 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button insecure (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,595 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 121,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,127 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 110,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on sills

Fail 19 Sep 2014 100,212 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,976 miles

plastic covers on sills

Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,389 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,205 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,876 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 77,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 71,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear wheel draging slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2008 59,009 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,221 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,197 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 DCO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCO, 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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SP02 DCO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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