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FA52 ZFC

2002 Audi A2

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,643 mi
Last recorded111,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZFC
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 111,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 106,683 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,743 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 97,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,242 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 90,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 67,990 miles

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 47,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,772 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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FA52 ZFC is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA52 ZFC, 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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FA52 ZFC is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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