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FL52 SFO

2002 Audi A2

Blue Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

204,685 mi
Last recorded204,685 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 SFO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 204,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 202,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 202,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cut down to reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 199,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 199,442 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 195,138 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 195,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 192,080 miles

front inner disc pads worn

Fail 20 Nov 2020 192,034 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front inner disc pads worn

Pass 21 May 2019 184,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 177,930 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 177,922 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185 50 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner cv boot perished

oil leak

slight play in n/s/f steering

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 169,495 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and has small cut in tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2017 169,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre bold on inner edge and has small cut in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2016 164,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear shock absorber covers detaached

Fail 30 Mar 2016 164,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shock absorber covers detaached

Pass 19 Mar 2015 143,792 miles

both rear shock absorber weather covers loose

nearside rear spring cushion deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 126,465 miles

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

both rear shock absorber weather covers detached

nearside rear spring cushion deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 126,452 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber weather covers detached

nearside rear spring cushion deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,096 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

rear shock absorber covers detached

Fail 27 Mar 2013 113,096 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

rear shock absorber covers detached

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,825 miles

both rear shock absorber upper casings detached

offside front tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

slight grease leak from both inner cv gaiters

Fail 16 Mar 2012 97,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock absorber upper casings detached

offside front tyre on legal limit (inner edge)

slight grease leak from both inner cv gaiters

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 76,052 miles

advise distortion to front brakes

advise off side front shocker damp

strong advise to off side front tyre worn on inner upper raised tread

Fail 6 Mar 2010 76,052 miles

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

advise distortion to front brakes

advise off side front shocker damp

strong advise to off side front tyre worn on inner upper raised tread

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,310 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

heavy rusting on park brake cables - all 3 exposed sections

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked

suspect front anti-roll bar locating collars have moved on the bar - not centred in mounting bushes

Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,209 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FL52 SFO is a 2002 Audi A2 in Blue with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FL52 SFO, 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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FL52 SFO is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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