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YF02 DRO

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,275 miles

both front link arms worn!

both front top mounts worn!

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,557 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,881 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

clonking noise from front suspension, needs attention

Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,881 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clonking noise from front suspension, needs attention

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,792 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 60,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 60,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 49,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

oil leak;

Pass 6 Feb 2010 45,858 miles

Engine management lamp on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,745 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,565 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,908 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,367 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 21,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.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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YF02 DRO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YF02 DRO, 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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What year was YF02 DRO registered?

YF02 DRO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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