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YB02 VJL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,734 mi
Last recorded147,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 VJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 147,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 147,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axel beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 138,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder right the in middle of windscreen ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 138,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav/phone holder right the in middle of windscreen ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,080 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 129,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,998 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Fail 2 Jul 2019 123,996 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers on both outer sills unable to inspect components

Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,057 miles

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 11 Jul 2018 117,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,704 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 106,703 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,085 miles

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 78,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,802 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 66,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,562 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and scored

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 60,455 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,452 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,891 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 21,633 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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YB02 VJL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YB02 VJL, 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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YB02 VJL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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