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VU02 DZM

2002 Audi A2

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,736 mi
Last recorded128,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 DZM
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,736 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated and leaking grease

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

engine light on

front lower bumper damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2017 122,391 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

Offside Front cv boot deteriorated and leaking grease

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

front lower bumper damaged

Pass 11 May 2016 116,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres wearing down

Fail 11 May 2016 116,797 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear tyres wearing down

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,151 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on the edge

Fail 23 Jan 2014 11,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn on the edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 100,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 100,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

mil lamp on.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 91,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 91,245 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)

Fail 25 May 2010 75,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,110 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,640 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 64,640 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 53,581 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,527 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,305 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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VU02 DZM is a 2002 Audi A2 in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VU02 DZM, 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 VU02 DZM registered?

VU02 DZM is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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