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WP02 WAU

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 WAU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 129,906 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 126,910 miles

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

Central exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm, wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stops fallen to bits

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad thickness on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,808 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,248 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 110,051 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light switched off at time of test - emissions ok

rear subframe surface corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 103,009 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light switched off at time of test - emissions ok

rear subframe surface corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,248 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,241 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on / cleared at time of test ;

offside rear tyre nail in shoulder / slow puncture ??

rear axle / subframe surface corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sills and some underside items plastic trims / shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil and poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge, some areas within centre 3 quarters of tyre worn down to 1.6mm (legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil and poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil and poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre heavily worn on inner edge, some areas within centre 3 quarters of tyre worn down to 1.6mm (legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil and poor damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,361 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 83,010 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim has a slight dent on the inner edge

Fail 19 May 2016 83,005 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel rim has a slight dent on the inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 78,585 miles

eng mil light on

front brake discs in poor condition

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2015 78,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

eng mil light on

front brake discs in poor condition

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 72,200 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,651 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 57,453 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 52,751 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,783 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,783 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear reg plate fading

Pass 26 May 2009 40,336 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,205 miles

cracking & uneven wear in n/s/r tyre

Fail 21 May 2007 33,205 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking & uneven wear in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,711 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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WP02 WAU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP02 WAU, 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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WP02 WAU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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