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YF02 RLV

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,896 mi
Last recorded148,896 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 RLV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,896 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2016 145,509 miles

Handbrake lever grip loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 145,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake lever grip loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 142,235 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 142,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 135,472 miles

End of wiper blade missing

Rear springs loose when jacked but self locate when lowered

Fail 31 Oct 2014 135,472 miles

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

End of wiper blade missing

Front tyres wearing on inner edge, may need tracking

Rear springs loose when jacked but self locate when lowered

front inner CV boots insecure on small ends

Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,817 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 124,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 108,830 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 108,590 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 108,351 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside and nearside rear bump stops worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 98,030 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front anti-roll bar link has slight play in ball joint

o/s/r tyre close to wear limit

Fail 10 Sep 2011 98,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brakes need adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2010 87,560 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 87,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,845 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 66,841 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,831 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,353 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 45,628 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,322 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 31,253 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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YF02 RLV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV registered?

YF02 RLV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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