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YR02 OYY

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,518 mi
Last recorded93,518 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 93,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 90,783 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 90,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,983 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,700 miles

Centre exhaust shield loose

Fail 1 Feb 2019 84,700 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Centre exhaust shield loose

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,329 miles

front tyres bald inner edges

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Feb 2018 82,323 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2017 80,480 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 80,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS SHOWING (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated CORDS SHOWING (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

MIL LIGHT ON DASH

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front DRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 79,524 miles

engine light on

epc light on

Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine light on

epc light on

Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light on

Fail 19 Feb 2015 73,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,488 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,373 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,430 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,695 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 45,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,613 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 39,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,393 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 OYY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

YR02 OYY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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