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CV52 FAF

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,228 mi
Last recorded65,228 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FAF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 65,228 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 65,228 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slightly imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 63,662 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 62,156 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 62,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,817 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 60,811 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 59,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 58,540 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 58,540 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,341 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 57,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,878 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 55,878 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,154 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 53,154 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 50,526 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 50,526 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 45,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 45,024 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 41,672 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,672 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,689 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,160 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,160 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,180 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 28,180 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,301 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,301 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 17,488 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 15,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 12,952 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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CV52 FAF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CV52 FAF, 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 CV52 FAF registered?

CV52 FAF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is CV52 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 FAF shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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