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YF02 VWS

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,447 mi
Last recorded120,447 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 VWS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 120,447 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,146 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,813 miles

engine oil leak from filter

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak from filter

Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,699 miles

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slightly perished/deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

scratches on windscreen but not seriously affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 2 May 2013 94,876 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (plastic coated)

Pass 10 May 2012 87,936 miles

Brake warning light is on indicating there is a fault

Damage to windscreen from wiper blade

N/S/R tyre is badly perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2012 87,920 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Brake warning light is on indicating there is a fault

Damage to windscreen from wiper blade

N/S/R tyre is badly perished

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,627 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,714 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 67,674 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 64,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 52,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 VWS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

YF02 VWS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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