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EX52 MGE

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 MGE
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 92,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 92,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 87,879 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished inner wall

Fail 30 May 2017 87,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perished inner wall

Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 81,190 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 77,427 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 77,377 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 73,826 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,740 miles

damage and cracking to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

slight misting of oil nsf strut

Fail 20 Sep 2013 73,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

EML illuminated

damage and cracking to sidewall of nearside rear tyre

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,287 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault

nearside front brake pad warning lamp wiring multi-plug damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full

front discs worn

lower engine cover fitted

lower n/s/r cover fitted

outter sill covers fitted

rear damper covers insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 59,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

boot full

front discs worn

lower engine cover fitted

lower n/s/r cover fitted

outter sill covers fitted

rear damper covers insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,126 miles

engine management light on.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on.

lower engine cover fitted.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 38,418 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 38,418 miles

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 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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EX52 MGE is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

EX52 MGE is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is EX52 MGE safe to buy?

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