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BP51 BKG

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

170,820 mi
Last recorded170,820 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 BKG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 170,820 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 170,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 158,624 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 158,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 158,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 143,199 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 142,916 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 134,332 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 134,331 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 126,310 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 126,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 115,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left rear tyre tread slight distortion

left/right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

nearside front wheel rim slight buckle

right front tyre sidewall cracked and tread worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2013 115,325 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left rear tyre tread slight distortion

left/right rear tyre sidewalls cracked

right front tyre sidewall cracked and tread worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2012 103,988 miles

Both rear tyres have surface cracks in tread

Front lower bumper damaged

Gearshift stiff

Left rear bump stop loose

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Right sill trim damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2012 103,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres have surface cracks in tread

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

Front lower bumper damaged

Gearshift stiff

Left rear bump stop loose

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Right sill trim damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,240 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 95,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 92,915 miles

front discs are worn

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 65,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 54,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 49,548 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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BP51 BKG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BP51 BKG, 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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BP51 BKG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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