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AK51 WMU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,227 mi
Last recorded142,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 WMU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 142,227 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 133,954 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 133,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 126,449 miles

Oil leak

Under tray fitted

Wiper smeary

Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter cracking

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 117,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint gaiter cracking

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,207 miles

nsf brake slightly slow to increase

osf tyre wearing on edge/s also close to limit on 2.3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 104,394 miles

EML on

Rear indicators turning white

Wiper smeary

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine cooling fan not cutting in

Fail 12 Aug 2013 97,709 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine cooling fan not cutting in

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,167 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 92,167 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,928 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2011 85,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 78,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,358 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,358 miles

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

engine leaking oil.

Pass 16 May 2008 59,128 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 53,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 47,700 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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AK51 WMU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AK51 WMU, 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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AK51 WMU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is AK51 WMU safe to buy?

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