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VA02 SOH

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,101 mi
Last recorded181,101 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 SOH
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 181,101 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (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))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 181,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 179,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 179,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 177,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Apr 2019 174,621 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

parking brake reserve travel high

Fail 15 Apr 2019 174,621 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

parking brake reserve travel high

Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 171,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 171,495 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 168,815 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 168,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 164,995 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 161,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 159,642 miles

front wiper linkage worn excessive movement

Fail 23 Apr 2014 159,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wiper linkage worn excessive movement

Pass 29 May 2012 143,582 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 134,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 134,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 124,625 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 124,625 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,213 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 100,337 miles

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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VA02 SOH is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA02 SOH, 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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VA02 SOH is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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