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VU02 XHL

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,339 mi
Last recorded115,339 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 XHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,339 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 115,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,883 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,481 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tack rod end dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 113,870 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 113,870 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,574 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 111,685 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 111,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,709 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 110,709 miles

Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 108,985 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 108,310 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge approx 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2012 108,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge approx 2mm

Pass 26 May 2011 103,981 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 May 2010 98,520 miles

ABS Light Illuminated. Turned Key Off and Then On. ABS Light Remained Off For The Remainder Of The Test.

Exhuast Has Slight Smoke Emitted On Full Throttle.

Gears Are Stiff And Can Be Difficult To Shift.

Light Windscreen Surface Scratches.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Arch Mud Guard Missing.

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

Rear Brake Cable Under Vehicle Corroded.

Rear Registeration Plate Slightly Dirty. Not Affecting Legibility.

Engine Oil Close To Minnimum Level.

Fail 1 May 2010 98,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ABS Light Illuminated. Turned Key Off and Then On. ABS Light Remained Off For The Remainder Of The Test.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhuast Has Slight Smoke Emitted On Full Throttle.

Gears Are Stiff And Can Be Difficult To Shift.

Light Windscreen Surface Scratches.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Arch Mud Guard Missing.

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

Rear Brake Cable Under Vehicle Corroded.

Rear Registeration Plate Slightly Dirty. Not Affecting Legibility.

Engine Oil Close To Minnimum Level.

Pass 30 May 2009 142,323 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 124,873 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2007 109,349 miles

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2006 91,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 91,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VU02 XHL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VU02 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

VU02 XHL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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