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DV52 VSE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,180 mi
Last recorded134,180 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 VSE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 134,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 134,180 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 126,329 miles

EML on

both rear shock absorber dust boots have come adrift

headlamp lens damaged but does not affect the beam image

nearside front wheel has excessive camber but there is no visible damage or play

Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,324 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

EML on

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both rear shock absorber dust boots have come adrift

headlamp lens damaged but does not affect the beam image

nearside front wheel has excessive camber but there is no visible damage or play

Pass 28 Jan 2016 116,507 miles

EML on

both rear shock absorber dust boots come adrift

oil filler cap missing

windscreen scratched by wiper blades

Fail 25 Jan 2016 116,503 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

both rear shock absorber dust boots come adrift

oil filler cap missing

windscreen scratched by wiper blades

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,595 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 106,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,902 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 82,010 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,481 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT ANIT ROLL BAR LINK RUBBER SPLIT

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 72,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 72,929 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,277 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,751 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,867 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 31,281 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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DV52 VSE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DV52 VSE, 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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DV52 VSE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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