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FG52 DHD

2002 Audi A2

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,767 mi
Last recorded116,767 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 DHD
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 116,767 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 116,767 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,364 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,364 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2014 109,182 miles

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

noise from nearside front coil spring.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,771 miles

ENGINE managment light is on

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 104,771 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE managment light is on

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,046 miles

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

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

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 97,046 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2011 90,673 miles

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

nearside front coil spring noisey on turns knock from engine

Fail 27 May 2011 90,581 miles

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

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

nearside front coil spring noisey on turns knock from engine

Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear outer tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2010 84,664 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 84,664 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 78,060 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 78,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,755 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 61,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 57,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FG52 DHD is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FG52 DHD, 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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FG52 DHD is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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