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CE52 KAU

2002 Audi A2

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 KAU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,600 miles

both steering arms have slight play

offside rear tyre sidewall worn.

Fail 22 Oct 2016 100,600 miles

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

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

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

coil spring broken both sides rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

both steering arms have slight play

offside rear tyre sidewall worn.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 99,696 miles

both front steering rack arms have slight play at fixings

front pads

Pass 6 Sep 2014 99,698 miles

both steering rack arm have slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2014 99,698 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

both steering rack arm have slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,695 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front steering rack arm has slight play.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 99,695 miles

both front steering have slight play.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 102,955 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 102,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 99,695 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 99,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 87,844 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 74,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 56,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 43,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 43,978 miles

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

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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CE52 KAU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CE52 KAU, 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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CE52 KAU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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