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VK02 PKF

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

247,095 mi
Last recorded247,095 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 PKF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 247,095 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 247,094 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 229,155 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 229,145 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Comes all the way up to the stop (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken mounting (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Calliper piston pad fitted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Grip comes off during operation (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier In boot well (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Spare tyre defective Insecure in boot ()

Front Washers poor in operation and only reach the very lower part of the screen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front bush bolt now has a nut on it to secure it, suspect thread worn in subframe (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 223,342 miles

Front washers poor on screen

Handbrake lever grip loose in operation

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear section of engine undertray adrift-risk of fouling

Rear subframe corroded in several areas

Fail 24 Aug 2020 223,275 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Shorted out in boot whilst preforming brake test-Test aborted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested Due to battery issue identified during brake test. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to access for inspection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front washers poor on screen

Handbrake lever grip loose in operation

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter misting of grease

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Rear exhaust heatshield adrift & fouling pipework

Rear section of engine undertray adrift-risk of fouling

Rear subframe corroded in several areas

Pass 17 Apr 2019 202,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 202,730 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 182,312 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear seat belt stalk casing loose

both front brake discs wearing thin and corroding inner surfaces

engine cover and undertrays fitted some items not seen

front and rear number plate lights deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2017 162,925 miles

Nearside 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)

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

front and rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces

Fail 1 Apr 2017 162,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

engine undertray fitted some items not seen

front and rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 5 Apr 2016 149,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & nearside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front side repeater not fully secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-5mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread & has got a nail in it

front wiper blade split on end & slightly smears the screen

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 149,577 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both rear (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split to inner cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt & nearside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front side repeater not fully secure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-5mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tyre tread & has got a nail in it

front wiper blade split on end & slightly smears the screen

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 136,900 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 136,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 121,091 miles

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

offside front tyre has a puncture repare right on the edge!

offside rear tyre is starting to perish, and has a nail!

Fail 2 Apr 2014 121,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre has a puncture repare right on the edge!

offside rear tyre is starting to perish, and has a nail!

Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

end of dip-stick is broken off!

rear number plate is just starting to fade!

Fail 2 Apr 2012 113,100 miles

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

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

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

engine covered in oil, & oil level low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 113,100 miles

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

engine covered in oil, & oil level low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,895 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

incorrect tyre size for vehicle.actual vehicle speed may differ from that shown on speedometer

Fail 8 Apr 2011 108,827 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

incorrect tyre size for vehicle.actual vehicle speed may differ from that shown on speedometer

Pass 10 Apr 2010 105,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,266 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 88,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,748 miles

CHILD SEAT OFF SIDE REAR

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,861 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,971 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 45,839 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VK02 PKF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VK02 PKF, 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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VK02 PKF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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