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SW51 MKL

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 MKL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 102,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,789 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 101,789 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 98,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 87,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,555 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 77,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,400 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in treads

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking in treads

Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,306 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,091 miles

EML warning light is on

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

both rear suspension springs are corroded

both track rod end boots are perished

front lower are ball joints boots are perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,091 miles

EML warning light is on

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber casings are corroded

both rear suspension springs are corroded

both track rod end boots are perished

front lower are ball joints boots are perished

Pass 16 Aug 2014 47,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all front susspension and steering rubber boots getting rusty

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,350 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 45,311 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 43,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 40,402 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,981 miles

nearside front brake slightly pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2010 37,949 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front brake slightly pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2009 35,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 32,998 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 32,956 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,438 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,824 miles

All tyre walls starting to perish

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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SW51 MKL 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 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 SW51 MKL, 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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SW51 MKL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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