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DG52 FHE

2002 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 FHE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,155 miles

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre wall

slight play in nearside rack

Fail 2 Apr 2012 117,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre wall

slight play in nearside rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 106,846 miles

slight play in nearside front steering arm

some tinting on windows

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

some tinting on windows

Fail 15 May 2010 106,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front pannel does not shut

Front wiper arm hitting bottom part of screen

N/S/F Steering arm has slight play

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Undersheild loose under vehicle

Window tints

Pass 28 Feb 2009 93,337 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 93,337 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 83,611 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 77,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 69,096 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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DG52 FHE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG52 FHE, 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 DG52 FHE registered?

DG52 FHE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is DG52 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 FHE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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