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VE51 CBF

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,027 mi
Last recorded155,027 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 CBF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 155,027 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 154,601 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 154,601 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 152,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

right hand front upper coil spring diameter larger than seat

Fail 27 Feb 2015 152,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

right hand front upper coil spring diameter larger than seat

Pass 3 Mar 2014 143,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 143,177 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 165,737 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 165,737 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 29 Feb 2012 158,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 148,764 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 148,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 138,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 1 Mar 2010 138,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2009 127,053 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 127,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,680 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 111,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 82,802 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 82,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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VE51 CBF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VE51 CBF, 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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What year was VE51 CBF registered?

VE51 CBF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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The MOT history for VE51 CBF shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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