2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Audi A2 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,391 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,391 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.0%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.2%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes28.5%
  2. Lights & electrics25.7%
  3. Suspension24.7%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.6%
  5. Tyres8.1%
  6. Body & chassis7.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.4%
  8. Steering6.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Audi A2?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2002 Audi A2 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,391 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Audi A2?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Audi A2 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).