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FD52 DTN

2002 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,550 mi
Last recorded157,550 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DTN
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,550 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 157,547 miles

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edges at damaged section (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 152,885 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bearing (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 152,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bearing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 146,342 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 146,334 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut top not rotating

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 136,632 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2015 132,585 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 126,429 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 126,429 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 114,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bump stops brocken

Fail 30 Apr 2013 114,850 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear bump stops brocken

Pass 28 May 2012 106,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 94,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear bump stops worn

Pass 26 May 2010 83,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bump stops worn

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

Fail 26 May 2010 83,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bump stops worn

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

Fail 14 May 2009 72,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2009 72,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 71,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 8 May 2008 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 48,359 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 30,129 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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FD52 DTN is a 2002 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FD52 DTN, 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 FD52 DTN registered?

FD52 DTN is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is FD52 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD52 DTN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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