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AP02 YDS

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,303 mi
Last recorded127,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP02 YDS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 127,303 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 127,294 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction light on dash (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 120,391 miles

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2025 120,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play bottom ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2024 111,643 miles

Offside Front c-v boot deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2024 111,641 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front c-v boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,336 miles

Offside Front outer drive shaft-boot deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2023 102,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer drive shaft-boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,728 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush/tube (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,930 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 79,929 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 72,929 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 72,556 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 47,762 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has slight feathering to the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,621 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,025 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 34,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 31,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 31,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,617 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres have small cuts and cracks around the tread area

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2009 26,572 miles

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

N/S and O/S front tyres have small cuts and cracks around the tread area

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,465 miles

O/S & N/S front tyres small cuts

O/S Rear tyre small cracks

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 24,395 miles

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

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

O/S & N/S front tyres small cuts

O/S Rear tyre small cracks

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 22,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,121 miles

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

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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AP02 YDS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AP02 YDS, 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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AP02 YDS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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