Audi A2 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
53.4% pass rate
from 2,222 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Audi A2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Springs (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 8.7% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (78% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.81% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Macpherson strut (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.090% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.045% fail on Axles
      • 0.045% fail on Axle
    • 0.045% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.54% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.045% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.090% fail on Switch
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (29% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (28% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (36% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (50% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (62% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (66% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (86% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.090% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.81% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake pads (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.50% fail on Cable (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (57% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Flexible brake hoses (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Hand lever (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Pedal
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.045% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.045% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.090% fail on Leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Servos
      • 0.045% fail on Valves
  • 9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.090% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.045% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.045% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.68% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.090% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.090% fail on Undertray
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Transmission
      • 3.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.6% fail on Joints
        • 0.045% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.090% fail on Joints
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.32% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.090% fail on Hose
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
    • 0.27% fail on Doors (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.090% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
      • 0.090% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.090% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Undertray
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.090% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
    • 0.090% fail on Load security (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Tailgate (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Tailgate condition
        • 0.045% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.41% fail on Condition of glass (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Windscreen (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.090% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 6.4% fail on Steering (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Steering linkage components (94% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.50% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.090% fail on Operation
      • 0.045% fail on Pump
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.045% fail on Steering play
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Attachment

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