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AP02 YOL

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,059 mi
Last recorded164,059 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 164,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 161,841 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 158,611 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 158,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions failed. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 156,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 156,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 156,180 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter has major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 154,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 154,359 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 152,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 139,989 miles

Offside Front shock absorber top mount slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 139,979 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front shock absorber top mount slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,492 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 129,081 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid over maximum level.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2014 129,081 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid over maximum level.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Feb 2013 123,290 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,928 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 111,928 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 76,382 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,417 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 59,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,885 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 37,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 37,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 YOL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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