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FP52 VPV

2002 Audi A2

Black Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,887 mi
Last recorded156,887 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Audi A286,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 VPV
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 156,887 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering slightly stiff when first turning

Pass 12 Jan 2022 151,371 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2022 151,371 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,287 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 142,363 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 142,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 135,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall starting to split

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 128,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,865 miles

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Dec 2016 122,861 miles

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

Slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,847 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 112,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 110,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 94,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 80,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,340 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008

Front Brake pedal fractured (3.3.A.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,387 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,082 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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FP52 VPV is a 2002 Audi A2 in Black with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FP52 VPV, 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 FP52 VPV registered?

FP52 VPV is a 2002 Audi A2, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is FP52 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 VPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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