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SP02 XNV

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,047 mi
Last recorded80,047 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 XNV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 80,047 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,440 miles

rear tyres cracking though out tread

Fail 26 Jul 2023 70,438 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking though out tread

Pass 3 Jun 2022 62,617 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 62,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,638 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 61,638 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 60,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 58,516 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2019 58,516 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 56,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 53,490 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 53,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on at dash

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,560 miles

engine management light on at dash

n/s/f tyre wearing close to wearbands

Pass 12 May 2014 49,673 miles

engine managment light on

slight bind on the n/s/r brake

some difficulty in passing emissions test

Pass 7 May 2013 47,579 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 45,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 43,168 miles

Management light on

Pass 11 May 2010 41,021 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 35,099 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 30,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 24,650 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 XNV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SP02 XNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP02 XNV registered?

SP02 XNV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is SP02 XNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP02 XNV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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