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YF51 ZHL

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,870 mi
Last recorded193,870 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 ZHL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 193,870 miles

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

Nearside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal .

Fail 5 Mar 2018 193,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not located correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake imbalance / lag marginal .

Pass 27 Feb 2017 175,250 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2017 175,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2016 168,067 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 162,529 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 156,032 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 155,765 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,884 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 141,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 123,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 123,823 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 107,463 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 107,463 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 83,266 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 71,474 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 63,141 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 52,380 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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YF51 ZHL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF51 ZHL, 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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YF51 ZHL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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