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VK02 VAY

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,730 mi
Last recorded171,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 171,730 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 171,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 158,426 miles

Hand brake casing loose

Pass 6 Jun 2017 146,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,680 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 127,772 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 127,772 miles

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

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)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside 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 front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 121,176 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 109,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,064 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,116 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 87,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

abnormal noise from engine bay

Pass 16 Feb 2009 80,293 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 74,011 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 65,841 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 54,989 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 54,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VAY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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