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EJ52 HYG

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

173,158 mi
Last recorded173,158 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 HYG
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 173,158 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 168,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 164,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 163,517 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 163,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 161,221 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 160,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 156,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 156,579 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre 1mm on inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts

Pass 11 Jun 2020 152,950 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 152,950 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 145,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Fail 10 May 2019 145,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,321 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 117,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,619 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 96,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 82,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,325 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel rims distorted

Fail 19 Jul 2012 75,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel rims distorted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,662 miles

child seats fitted to rear..seat belts not checked

nearside front tyre wall damaged

offside rear wheel rim distorted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,141 miles

rear brakes noisy

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre out of shape

rear brakes noisy

slight play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,405 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 6 Aug 2009 51,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,595 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Unable to fully test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat installed

Pass 6 Nov 2006 37,967 miles

Both front brake discs lightly pitted and worn with grooves on outer faces

Pass 24 Nov 2005 33,201 miles

both front brake discs slight wear.

Fail 16 Nov 2005 33,122 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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EJ52 HYG is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EJ52 HYG, 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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What year was EJ52 HYG registered?

EJ52 HYG is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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