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DE52 KZA

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KZA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 168,942 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 168,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 166,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2025 166,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2024 164,646 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 164,635 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 160,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 8 Sep 2023 160,507 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 6 Sep 2022 157,201 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

wear both front tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2021 153,070 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 153,064 miles

Brake performance not tested condition of flexis (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear bump stops perished

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 150,838 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 150,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,284 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 146,202 miles

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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside washer jet provides very little water

Offside Rear seatbelt ot tested as seat folded and secured

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,406 miles

Front o/s & n/s tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,429 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 126,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 118,593 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,813 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 101,578 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,416 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 63,843 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,843 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 56,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DE52 KZA is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue 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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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