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SR02 HXZ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

140,712 mi
Last recorded140,712 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR02 HXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 140,712 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 140,689 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 140,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe inc flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 132,470 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S/F & O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2020 120,639 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,638 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 116,617 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,376 miles

Scratching to windscreen, not enough to seriously affect driver view

Fail 13 Nov 2017 107,376 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,078 miles

engine cover / undertray fitted

front windscreen wiper poor

noise from n/s/f suspension top mount area whilst on lock to lock

oil warning light on dash

rear exhaust rubber mounting hanger adrift

Fail 18 Nov 2015 93,078 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

engine cover / undertray fitted

front windscreen wiper poor

noise from n/s/f suspension top mount area whilst on lock to lock

oil warning light on dash

rear exhaust rubber mounting hanger adrift

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,795 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 90,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

heat shield loose

Fail 29 Apr 2014 87,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 87,197 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 82,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,882 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,502 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,899 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 74,898 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 69,558 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 69,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,840 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,775 miles

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

registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

slight bind at both rear brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,604 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 36,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SR02 HXZ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 SR02 HXZ, 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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SR02 HXZ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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