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SW02 KWM

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 KWM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 100,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 100,050 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing on dash indicating a fault car running ruff and miss firing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush exessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,186 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 84,130 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))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 75,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder, bleed nipple snapped off

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 75,580 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel cylinder, bleed nipple snapped off

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2019 75,572 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear heat shield loose

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

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

eml on dash

offside rear hand brake lower effort than nearside

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,637 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,008 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 71,007 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

em light and epc light indicates a fault

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside door hinge has play

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 6 Jan 2016 68,544 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside door hinge has play

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,207 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,644 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 55,290 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,484 miles

strut top mounts slight tight

Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,486 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,486 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 36,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 36,593 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 33,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,281 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 29,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 KWM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KWM, 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 KWM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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