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VK02 SZV

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,603 mi
Last recorded171,603 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 SZV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 171,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 May 2023 165,386 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 159,369 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 159,368 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 153,489 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 148,937 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 141,196 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 131,562 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 131,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 122,241 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2016 116,191 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 116,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 114,982 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 114,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 112,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 105,465 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 105,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 86,949 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,239 miles

O/S washer jet missing screen

Wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 66,127 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 47,190 miles

rear number plate is slightly dirty.

Pass 21 May 2007 33,996 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 33,996 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 24,835 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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VK02 SZV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VK02 SZV, 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 VK02 SZV registered?

VK02 SZV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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