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EX52 MFF

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 MFF
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,213 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 112,213 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,963 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 105,963 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 96,196 miles

EPC light is displayed

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,100 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EPC light is displayed

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 92,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear no plate lights incomplete

Fail 4 Nov 2011 92,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear no plate lights incomplete

Pass 5 Oct 2010 88,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front side loghts dim

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,765 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 79,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,684 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 51,426 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 185/50/16V

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Fail 26 Feb 2007 51,426 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS STARTING TO LEAK

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

SPLITS IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 185/50/16V

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

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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EX52 MFF is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX52 MFF, 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 EX52 MFF registered?

EX52 MFF is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 2 October 2002.

Is EX52 MFF safe to buy?

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