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WU51 GEK

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,094 mi
Last recorded164,094 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 GEK
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have cuts to the outer sidewall

the windowscreen is scratched. This might be due to the wiper blade which is starting to smear

Fail 12 Sep 2017 164,092 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have cuts to the outer sidewall

the offside rear brake backplate has a light misting of something. I suspect the wheel cylinder might be leaking. Further investigation is advised

the offside rear brake is very noisy in application

the offside windowscreen washer jet would benefit from either adjustment or being replaced

the windowscreen is scratched. This might be due to the wiper blade which is starting to smear

Pass 7 Sep 2016 159,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 158,031 miles

deep cuts to outer sidewalls of front tyres

rear coil springs corroded

screen scratched in swept area/zone A

Fail 23 Mar 2016 158,025 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

deep cuts to outer sidewalls of front tyres

rear coil springs corroded

removed item from drivers view prior to test

screen scratched in swept area/zone A

Pass 24 Mar 2015 152,578 miles

both front brake hoses badly perishing

windscreen badly marked by wiper and worn linkage

Fail 24 Mar 2015 152,578 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front brake hoses badly perishing

n/s/f tyre bafly worn on inner edge and on 2.0mm in main tread

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/r tyre on 3.0mm

play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top ball joint

windscreen badly marked by wiper and worn linkage

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,588 miles

Advise wiper smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 147,586 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise N/S/R brake sticking slightly

Advise wiper smeary

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 140,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,072 miles

Rear shock absorber dust shields insecure. Damp around n/s of steering rack. Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 124,072 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust shields insecure. Damp around n/s of steering rack. Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 108,896 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,717 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,436 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 73,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,773 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 46,671 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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WU51 GEK is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU51 GEK, 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 WU51 GEK registered?

WU51 GEK is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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