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FG52 VZR

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,289 mi
Last recorded184,289 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 VZR
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 184,289 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 175,949 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 173,038 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 173,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 169,742 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 169,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre side side wall perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 167,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 165,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 161,443 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 148,843 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 148,843 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 134,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,406 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,012 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a minor cut in outer sidewall, not in excess of requirements

rear registration plate deteriorating, recommend replacing

tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,360 miles

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,090 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front inner cv boot clip missing

Fail 13 Jun 2008 82,779 miles

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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coolant low

nearside front inner cv boot clip missing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,140 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,032 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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FG52 VZR is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FG52 VZR, 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 FG52 VZR registered?

FG52 VZR is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FG52 VZR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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