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AE52 RBU

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,183 mi
Last recorded90,183 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 87,211 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall split. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 85,918 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side wall split. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,661 miles

EML on

Fail 27 Sep 2013 72,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

EML on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,061 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,061 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,027 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 44,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,274 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 30,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,902 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 13,540 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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AE52 RBU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AE52 RBU, 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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AE52 RBU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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