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VU51 CGX

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

233,740 mi
Last recorded233,740 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 CGX
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 233,740 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 233,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2018 228,863 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and Damage/splits to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Main Beam aim low (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and Damage/splits to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper slight smearing

Fail 2 Feb 2018 228,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and Damage/splits to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Main Beam aim low (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder and Damage/splits to sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper slight smearing

Pass 11 Feb 2017 224,402 miles

brake pad warning light on (nearside front sensor damaged)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 224,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on (nearside front sensor damaged)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 219,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner some fastenings missing from nsf inner wheel arch

Pass 9 Feb 2015 215,544 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 215,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 207,444 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 207,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 201,168 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 201,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 193,490 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 180,153 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 108,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 167,394 miles

n\s head lamp condensated

Fail 2 Dec 2009 167,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n\s head lamp condensated

Pass 3 Dec 2008 155,474 miles

rear o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2007 138,492 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 112,652 miles

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

Oil leak

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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VU51 CGX is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VU51 CGX, 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 VU51 CGX registered?

VU51 CGX is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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