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VK02 ZDP

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 ZDP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 127,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 127,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 126,984 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 126,984 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,382 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 125,382 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 123,382 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 123,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 121,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 119,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 117,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,154 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,151 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 111,898 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 111,886 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 107,772 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 107,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,269 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,033 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,307 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2013 96,256 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 13 Feb 2013 96,256 miles

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

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 92,167 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 87,796 miles

front wiper blade poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,656 miles

n/s rear shocker cover broken off

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,556 miles

damp around PAS rack

Fail 21 Feb 2008 74,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres ON LIMIT 185/50/16

damp around PAS rack

Fail 26 Jul 2007 74,135 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,426 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 ZDP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 ZDP registered?

VK02 ZDP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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The MOT history for VK02 ZDP shows 34 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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