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AP51 VRF

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,057 mi
Last recorded98,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 VRF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 98,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 96,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 93,125 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 93,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 90,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,182 miles

Both outer cv boots are cracking and perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Os rear tyre has perished badly on inner surface

Slight knock from front suspension

Fail 14 Nov 2018 90,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/50/16v/haida (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer cv boots are cracking and perishing

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Os rear tyre has perished badly on inner surface

Slight knock from front suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,505 miles

Front anti roll bar mounts are worn

Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front anti roll bar mounts are worn

Os rear brake is tight to turn by hand

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,972 miles

Brake fluid level is on minimum

Engine management light is on

Front pads are low

Ns front brake hose casing is worn

Ns front coil spring is a poor fit at top [loop is too big]

Oil level light is on

Os rear brake is tight to turn by hand

Rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15/82v/marshal (4.1.E.1)

Brake fluid level is on minimum

Engine management light is on

Front pads are low

Ns front brake hose casing is worn

Ns front coil spring is a poor fit at top [loop is too big]

Oil level light is on

Os rear brake is tight to turn by hand

Rear coil springs are corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,768 miles

Front anti roll bar locater stops have worn allowing movement of bar

Os front tyre has worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 73,917 miles

n/s/f outer c/v gaiter slightly perished/cracked

n/s/r tyre outer wall badly cracked

o/s/f brake disc slight corrosion inner surface

o/s/r brake slightly tight

Pass 27 Apr 2012 71,606 miles

o/s/f spotlight lens is cracked

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is beginning to perish

slight condensation in o/s headlamp

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,606 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is beginning to perish

o/s/f spotlight lens is cracked

slight condensation in o/s headlamp

slight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 20 May 2011 67,140 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 67,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 62,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 59,944 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,973 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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AP51 VRF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AP51 VRF, 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 AP51 VRF registered?

AP51 VRF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is AP51 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 VRF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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