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T40 RUT

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 RUT
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 145,044 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 145,042 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 135,579 miles

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated offside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing but still working (5.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 135,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated offside rear seatbelt stalk cover missing but still working (5.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 125,168 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 115,087 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,100 miles

catalytic converter broken up internally

Pass 12 Nov 2011 85,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

brake pad light on

engine light on

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

windscreen marked

Fail 12 Nov 2011 85,406 miles

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

brake pad light on

engine light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,197 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Fail 13 Nov 2010 72,133 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 56,978 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 56,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 42,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs slighty corroded

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,680 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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T40 RUT is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T40 RUT, 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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T40 RUT is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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