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SW02 GOH

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,202 mi
Last recorded126,202 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 GOH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 126,202 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 126,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 108,546 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 107,742 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s100 o/s 200 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 105,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 105,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 130/n/s o/s 190 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,009 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

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

e.m.l stay on

Fail 14 Oct 2017 102,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s=90 o/s=150 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall cracking

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

e.m.l stay on

Pass 29 Oct 2016 100,175 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 100,175 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 97,802 miles

Centre Rear outer wall cut and damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

engine oil leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2015 97,802 miles

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

Centre Rear outer wall cut and damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread on 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,928 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 94,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,839 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 87,401 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 87,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 80,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 81,308 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 74,254 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 67,400 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 67,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2007 47,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,325 miles

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

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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SW02 GOH is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SW02 GOH, 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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SW02 GOH is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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