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YR02 OWG

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,725 mi
Last recorded124,725 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 OWG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 124,725 miles

Headlamp aim not tested NOT TESTED DUE TO REAR SUSPENSION LOW DUE TO REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN VEHICLE VERY LOW AT REAR (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM REAR FLEX TO WHEEL (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed AS MARKED ON OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

IN MY PROFFESIONAL OPINION THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO LEAVE VTS UNLESS TRANSPORTED DUE TO BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN AND INSECURE IUNSAFE TO OTHER ROAD USERS AND PEDSTRIANS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,912 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,425 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 123,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 122,031 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,584 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,584 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 17 Jan 2017 113,427 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,655 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

scratch on front screen

Fail 14 Jan 2016 109,655 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

scratch on front screen

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,251 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,985 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 93,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

washer pipe adrift ns engine bay,leaking when operated

Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 71,036 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 71,036 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 65,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,259 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 61,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,832 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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YR02 OWG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YR02 OWG, 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 YR02 OWG registered?

YR02 OWG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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