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CU52 DSE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

238,461 mi
Last recorded238,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 DSE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 238,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort just met requirements

Fail 30 Jun 2021 238,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake effort just met requirements

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 229,524 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 226,240 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 220,915 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 215,494 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 215,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 210,538 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 204,998 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 195,126 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 195,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 182,235 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 182,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 168,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 154,937 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 154,933 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 141,877 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 141,877 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 133,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 126,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 118,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 116,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 106,821 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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CU52 DSE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CU52 DSE, 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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What year was CU52 DSE registered?

CU52 DSE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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