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EK52 CBU

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,275 mi
Last recorded153,275 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 CBU
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,275 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 153,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 149,407 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 149,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 144,159 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps slightly condensated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has a slight leak (7.1.2)

wires hanging from dash

Pass 9 Jun 2014 137,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 137,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,104 miles

exhaust leaking slightly

Fail 31 May 2013 121,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

exhaust leaking slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 119,719 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 112,850 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,848 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 63,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 59,442 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 59,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 58,242 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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EK52 CBU is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK52 CBU, 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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EK52 CBU is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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