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EF52 DSY

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,798 mi
Last recorded114,798 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DSY
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 114,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,551 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 114,057 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant found below min toped up

eml light has been cleared

exhaust is very rusty

n/s headlamp is damaged and lose (fixings broken)

r/n/s tyre was flat 5lb inflated 2 screws in tread

rear discs are very rusty

wiper is poor

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant found below min toped up

eml light has been cleared

exhaust is very rusty

n/s headlamp is damaged and lose (fixings broken)

r/n/s tyre was flat 5lb inflated 2 screws in tread

rear discs are very rusty

wiper is poor

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,312 miles

EML is on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

r/o/s discs is rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2019 111,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust is rusty

most tyres are curbed

oil leak

rear discs are rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,974 miles

EML is on

child seat is fitted r/n/s

clutch is slipping and will need replacing soon

exhaust is very rusty

oil level appears low

Fail 15 Jan 2018 109,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

EML is on

child seat is fitted r/n/s

clutch is slipping and will need replacing soon

exhaust is very rusty

oil level appears low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,364 miles

E.M.L staying on

exhaust noted very rusty in places

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jan 2017 108,364 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

E.M.L staying on

exhaust noted very rusty in places

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,807 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,007 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 102,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 100,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,485 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,939 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,937 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 72,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 72,780 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,158 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,858 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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EF52 DSY is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF52 DSY, 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 EF52 DSY registered?

EF52 DSY is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is EF52 DSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF52 DSY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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