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CU52 XJL

2002 Audi A2

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,804 mi
Last recorded103,804 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU52 XJL
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 103,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear plate / rear shock covers loose / oil leaks / sill covers x under covers fitted / fuel filter corroding / slight corrosion on rear springs

Pass 14 Nov 2018 102,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 102,435 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 96,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 96,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,980 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,152 miles

damage to bottom of screen most of which covered by wiper blades at time of test

Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to bottom of screen most of which covered by wiper blades at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,746 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,331 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 48,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 36,517 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,582 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 XJL is a 2002 Audi A2 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CU52 XJL, 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 CU52 XJL registered?

CU52 XJL is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is CU52 XJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU52 XJL shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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