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FE52 DRO

2002 Audi A2

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 101,934 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear shock casings and fuel tank strap

offside front tyre wearing thin

Fail 4 Nov 2016 101,934 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear shock casings and fuel tank strap

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,208 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

slightplay n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,208 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

slightplay n/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

slight engine missfire

Fail 26 Sep 2014 86,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SEVERE MISFIRE ON ENGINE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,072 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 81,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 76,016 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,012 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,306 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,500 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,128 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 37,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,004 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 27,397 miles

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

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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FE52 DRO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE52 DRO, 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 FE52 DRO registered?

FE52 DRO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is FE52 DRO safe to buy?

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