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2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,078 mi
Last recorded63,078 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 NUM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 63,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to various suspension parts

Fail 31 Jul 2026 63,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,560 miles

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

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

corrosion to suspension parts

front anti roll bar corroded

front suspension arms corroded

oil sensor light on

Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,602 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension parts

oil sensor light on

Pass 19 Jul 2021 55,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to suspension parts

oil sensor light on

Fail 16 Jul 2021 55,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to suspension parts

oil sensor light on

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,879 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,712 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened collars broken and bar worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,395 miles

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

corrosion to osr brake pipe

front anti roll bar collars starting to split

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,151 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 39,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 37,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres has slight cracks on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,861 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,858 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 29,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,103 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 26,103 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,395 miles

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

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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SY02 NUM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY02 NUM, 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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SY02 NUM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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