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AY52 OVS

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

154,252 mi
Last recorded154,252 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 OVS
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 154,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance poor

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible leaking

Fail 27 Nov 2024 149,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance poor

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexible leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2023 146,463 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside headlamp beam image poor pattern

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 146,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

damp inside both headlamps

Pass 5 Dec 2022 142,835 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 140,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 133,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 133,451 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 126,738 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,283 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,288 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 107,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 102,777 miles

osside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,642 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,387 miles

both front and offside rear tyres worn to various degrees, nearside front cut sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,387 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres worn to various degrees, nearside front cut sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,932 miles

rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,367 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 61,473 miles

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

off side front anti role bar bush misaligned

Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 29,723 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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AY52 OVS is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY52 OVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 OVS registered?

AY52 OVS is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AY52 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 OVS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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