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FD52 OXJ

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,885 mi
Last recorded161,885 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 OXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 161,885 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 156,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 156,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 150,588 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 150,570 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 141,517 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 141,517 miles

All direction indicators not working n/s front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s front bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 131,039 miles

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,953 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,460 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 1 Dec 2015 118,460 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 30 Oct 2014 114,066 miles

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

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

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 108,200 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 108,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 98,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 93,301 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 93,301 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 86,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 70,549 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 61,068 miles

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

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

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 OXJ is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD52 OXJ registered?

FD52 OXJ is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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