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DE52 KYP

2002 Audi A2

Yellow Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

616,652 mi
Last recorded616,652 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KYP
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 616,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2025 610,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 606,376 miles

Parking brake only just meets requirements 17%

Fail 4 Nov 2024 606,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake only just meets requirements 17%

Pass 17 Oct 2023 600,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 592,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 585,077 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2021 584,816 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2020 581,161 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 568,359 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 545,102 miles

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

Limited Brake Servo Assistance

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Head Light Damaged But Still Secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 545,098 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Limited Brake Servo Assistance

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Head Light Damaged But Still Secure

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 523,192 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 523,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 504,221 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smell of fuel from engine bay no visible leaks

Fail 29 Oct 2016 503,863 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

smell of fuel from engine bay no visible leaks

Pass 24 Oct 2015 472,425 miles

Front offside and nearside inner rack ends have slight play in joints

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on non measurable inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 438,699 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 438,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 14 Oct 2013 420,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 402,039 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper slightly smearing screen

smell of fuel from engine bay no visible leaks found

Pass 21 Oct 2011 364,730 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

signs of a fuel leak but no visible leaks found during test advise further investigation

Fail 21 Oct 2011 364,730 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

signs of a fuel leak but no visible leaks found during test advise further investigation

Pass 5 Nov 2010 331,013 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

the rear spring rubber mounts are deterioated

Fail 2 Nov 2010 330,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

the rear spring rubber mounts are deterioated

Pass 30 Oct 2009 293,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 249,079 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front offside tyre worn on the outside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2007 209,912 miles

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

emissions did not read

front o/s tyre wearing on the inside slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2007 209,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

emissions did not read

front o/s tyre wearing on the inside slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2006 170,347 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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DE52 KYP is a 2002 Audi A2 in Yellow with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE52 KYP, 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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DE52 KYP is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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