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DS52 CPN

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,737 mi
Last recorded197,737 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CPN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 197,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 197,734 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 191,711 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 191,711 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 188,968 miles

Brake pad warning light being displayed on dash.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 183,192 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Brake wear indicator on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 183,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Back box outer skin corroded

Brake wear indicator on dash

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2021 177,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 171,964 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pad wiring defective

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fumes coming off engine

Pass 21 Oct 2019 165,686 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 165,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust rubbing on fuel tank

Pass 22 Oct 2018 159,878 miles

rear shocker bump stops broken

rear tyre valves split

both front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

head lamp lenses faded

n/s/f tyre valve split

o/s/f inner cv boot cracking slightly

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating in places

rear brakes imbalanced

slight blow exhaust centre to back joint

slight play/slack bottom of hand brake

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2018 159,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake flexi hoses cracking slightly

head lamp lenses faded

n/s/f tyre valve split

o/s/f inner cv boot cracking slightly

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded/bubbling in coating in places

rear brakes imbalanced

rear shocker bump stops broken

rear tyre valves split

slight blow exhaust centre to back joint

slight play/slack bottom of hand brake

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,635 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 154,632 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 148,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 140,797 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 140,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre age cracking.

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 133,608 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)

nearside rear bump stop perished

nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

offside rear bump stop perished

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,303 miles

airbag malfunction light illuminated

nearside rear bump stop perished

offside rear bump stop perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 116,888 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 107,969 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear shocker bump stops split

Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear shocker bump stops split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 73,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,653 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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DS52 CPN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS52 CPN, 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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DS52 CPN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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