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VA02 VRN

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

94,749 mi
Last recorded94,749 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 VRN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,749 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 94,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 90,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2019 85,980 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,980 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,335 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,980 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 77,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 77,899 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,550 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,875 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 60,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,790 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 52,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs scored on inside

Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs scored on inside

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,491 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 39,359 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 33,668 miles

engine light on

plastic covers fitted to sills

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 26,081 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2005 18,824 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 VRN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA02 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VA02 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA02 VRN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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