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YR02 OWU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,086 mi
Last recorded79,086 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 OWU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,086 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 79,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 68,831 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 68,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged scrubbing off on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 63,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 56,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,930 miles

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Apr 2022 53,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Apr 2021 51,027 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 48,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,088 miles

EML ON

Pass 31 May 2016 46,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,848 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 41,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 39,763 miles

eml light on

undercover covered in oil

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 5 May 2011 38,990 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level was low top up before test

Pass 6 May 2010 35,589 miles

E M light on brake pad wires taped up

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

vehicle under skirts fitted bonnet requires full removel only check what was visible

Pass 30 Apr 2009 34,180 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,288 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,112 miles

all 4 tyres perished on shoulders

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 25,977 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

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 OWU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YR02 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 OWU registered?

YR02 OWU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is YR02 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR02 OWU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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